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Cayaman Islands: Three men arrested on suspicion of importation of ganja

From RCIPS Sep 30 2017 Just after midnight, today Friday September 29th 2017, the Joint Marine Unit and Air Operations responded to the sighting of a suspicious vessel reported to have come ashore in the South Sound area. Packages were…

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Cayman Islands Joint Marine Unit rescue boat from the Sand Bar, 31 August

From RCIPS Sometime after 6PM yesterday 31 August, the Joint Marine Unit responded to a distress call of a boat that was that was taking in water, located in the area of Stingray City and towed the vessel with all…

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Cayman Islands: Water related death near Sand Point Rd., North Side

From RCIPS The  Police can  now confirm the identity of the deceased as one Peter ZHU  of Canada. During the tragic incident a vessel which was nearby assisted in transporting the deceased to  Rum Point .  Anyone who can identify…

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Cayman Islands: Cuban vessel runs aground in East End

From RCIPS Fri Apr 14 2017 The Joint Marine Unit, Police Helicopter and Uniform officers responded to a call from a member of the public when a vessel ran aground  on the reef near Morritts Tortuga.   Last night around…

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Cayman Islands: Water related death

From RCIPS Thu Apr 13 2017 at 1:26 PM Yesterday (Wed 12), around 2:20pm 911 received a call of a person in distress onboard a vessel in the North Sound.   While snorkeling, he was observed to be experiencing some difficulties. …

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Cayman Islands: Theft of boat discovered Monday, 20 March

From RCIPS Monday, 20 March, around 1:30PM a boat was discovered missing from the dock at the rear of a residence on Canal Point Drive in George Town.   The boat is a Twin V boat, 14 feet in length, with…

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UPDATED: Cayman Islands Joint Marine and DoE Officers track suspected conch poachers; canoe abandoned near Barkers

From RCIPS Mar 14 2017 Poachers; Canoe Abandoned Near Barkers Update: Men Suspected of Marine Offences Arrested Both of the men believed to have been in the canoe fleeing Joint Marine and DoE officers yesterday have been located and are…

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Cayman Islands police warns boaters to take precautions before every voyage

RCIPS Reminds Boaters of Necessary Precautions Before Every Voyage Despite slightly calmer waters this year, the Joint Marine Unit is reminding the public that the sea can nonetheless be treacherous, and that preparation is the best safety measure that can…

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Cayman Islands police response to rescue of boat incident off East End Sunday, 8 January

From RCIPS Rescue of Boat off East End Sunday, 8 January On Sunday, 8 January, at around 1:45AM, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre received a report of a small 14ft South Sea boat in distress between 1-2 miles offshore near East…

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Cayman Islands: Water related death [Man named]

From RCIPS: UPDATE: The RCIPS has now released the identity of the man who died following a boating accident on New Year’s Day. He was Dale Gerald Ebanks (49) of West Bay. Jan 2 2017 9:52 AM Sunday, 1 January, around…