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It is entirely possible the murders committed between December and April are drug-related.

It is also entirely possible they are NOT gang-related. That is, it is not a war between 'Parkside' and '42'.

It is possible, I believe more likely, the killings result from an outside group with the finances, clout, human resources and ruthless, business-like efficiency to eliminate rival dealers in order to gain absolute and complete control over Bermuda's lucrative drug market.

In less than a year, seven killings bear the hallmarks of planned operations.

The consistency of behaviour - typically, two men on a motorcycle - suggests the biker could be riding to a nearby rendezvous and pick-up point where they may well switch to other transport.

Further, the fact that Kimwandae Walker had to be spotted on the school field then reported as being on the field, then have his exact location on the field pinpointed, suggests the "kill team" gets pre-op support from organised and designated observers who mark the target.

Yardie

If I am correct, the likely involvement of a team, along with the degree of organisation and logistic support required, suggests the brains behind this have already - a long while ago and in preparation for future operations - let it be widely known that "he who talks, dies".

The fact there have been seven murders and at least one attempted killing supports that theory.

This strategy is a well-established turf takeover move in Yardie and Colombian gang operations. The fact of the killings, coupled with the paucity and even drying-up of good information, supports the threat of "he who talks, dies".

This is especially the case now children have been endangered and still no one is offering information that can help police gather evidence for conviction. The St. George's stabbing and shooting and Western Stars drive-by shooting were different.

From what I've heard, this may be four or more young hotheads reacting to some 'dissing'.

These two incidents may have no connection to the drug-related killings.

They may just be 'ordinary' crime.

But ordinary or not, it is still crime that can so easily end in death.

Our community cannot accept this continuing downward spiral.

Implode

Individuals - ordinary Bermudians like you and I - must use Crime Stoppers and other means to deliver information to the police.

We must do this or we will see our community implode and we will all lose everything.

More lives will be lost, there will be increased stresses as crime drives away and cuts down on business, resulting in job losses then increased social instability and a likely further downward spiral.

The time to act is now. Today. Talk! Call!

Gun violence special report:

Here's how to beat the gangs

US jails ready to take our thugs

60-days jail for suspects 'Draconian'

Police patrols to be stepped up as public trust wanes

Governor's silence on recent bloodshed is deafening

Government and the Corporations must work together to tackle the gun violence

Drug barons, not gangs, are to blame for shootings

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