NASSAU-Two teens arrested for selling coconut products illegally on Harold Road got a second chance when they went to court.
Police arrested Moreko Mackey, 19, and Marvin Joseph, 18, for hawking on June 22 and seized their goods. The officers confiscated 11 gallons of coconut water, 15 litres of coconut water and four bags of coconut meat.
The teenagers pleaded guilty to hawking when they appeared before Magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux.
However, she did not convict them. Instead, Magistrate Turnquest-Deveaux let them go with a warning.
The magistrate warned the teenagers to get the necessary permits if they wanted to continue selling coconut products.
Police this week pledged a crackdown on illegal roadside vendors.
In a press release on Tuesday, police spokesman ASP Audley Peters said vendors need permits from police.
Vendors apply at the business licensing section at Police Headquarters on East Street.
The following items must accompany the application.
- Copy of Bahamian Passport
- Immigration Status for Non- Bahamians
- Permission Letter for Government Property
- Permission Letter for Private Property
- Letter from Physical Planning (if applicable for structuring a building)
- Food handlers/Health Certificate for applicants selling food
- Inspection letter from Department of Environmental Health for selling food
- Letter of compliance from the National Insurance Board