Cayman Islands police arrest 2 suspects for bomb hoax that evacuated 2 major beach resorts
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Cayman Islands police have arrested two local men on suspicion of calling in a bomb hoax that prompted the evacuation of two major beach resorts at the start of the winter tourist season.
Fire, police and ambulance services rushed to Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman and the Caribbean Club condominium hotel on Saturday after bomb threats were made. Traffic was diverted around the resorts, which had hundreds of guests. A search turned up nothing.
Police Superintendent Kurt Walton said Thursday that the hoax resulted in the deployment of "considerable police and other emergency resources." He says the two men face a maximum prison term of 10 years if convicted.
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The suspects were not identified, but their ages were given as 48 and 53. It was not immediately clear if they had lawyers.