Police are looking at whether charges can be laid against the Fusion Adventure group for its role in having 60 people participating in a hike over the Eid holiday.

Commissioner of Police, Gary Griffith says he is aware that the group has defended its decision to have the event, but says there is no evidence to support its claim that there was no gathering in groups.

Fusion Adventure, in a statement issued on Thursday evening, maintained that the 60 hikers did not complete the journey as a large group.

“However, there is no evidence to suggest that individuals, whether by themselves or in groups, did not gather en masse during the hike. It may, therefore, be necessary to consider whether charges should be brought against Fusion Adventure for the aiding, abetting, counselling, or procuring of a breach of the Public Health Regulations,” Commissioner Griffith said in a statement on Friday.

Commissioner Griffith reminds the public that our nation is currently in the midst of the highest number of recorded infections and deaths since the onset of this COVID-19 pandemic.

“It is therefore incumbent on members of the public, both event organizers and prospective participants, to exercise restraint and good sense in these times, rather than to search for technicalities within the law to justify irresponsible and reckless behavior,” he said.

He warned the resultant effect of such gatherings can lead to a further exponential increase in COVID-19 infections amongst the populace and the imposition of further and more stringent restrictions by way of the Public Health Regulations.

The CoP reiterates that citizens should conduct themselves in a manner which will preserve the health of themselves, their families and the public at large.