No guns, knives, protruding bodies allowed for PNP conference
THE police say they will bring the full force of the law to bear on anyone bringing weapons to, or causing mischief on the roads leading to or from this weekend’s People’s National Party (PNP) conference.
The 73rd Annual Conference will be held between tomorrow and Sunday.
“No firearms, knives, drugs, ice picks, machetes, umbrellas (walking stick type), glass bottles or any other item that can be used to cause serious harm or injury will be allowed inside,” the high command said in a news release.
Delegates and supporters are also further advised that all persons entering the venue will be subject to search.
The police said no provision will be made for the storage of prohibited or restricted items. Licensed firearm holders are also being advised to leave their weapons with the local police or make alternative arrangements for safekeeping.
And motorists are being reminded that all provisions of the Road Traffic Act will be strictly enforced.
“In particular, drivers are being warned not to allow passengers to hang from the doors of motor buses, sit on top of motor vehicles, or have any part of the body whatsoever protruding from the motor vehicles. This is a dangerous practice, and has resulted in the loss of life in previous years.”
The police also implored drivers to obey the speed limit, and to desist from dangerous and careless driving on the roads this weekend.
“The full force of the law will be brought to bear on anyone found in contravention of any of the provisions of the law,” the statement said.