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Royal Bahamas Police Force
20 Arrested, 27 Drivers Ticketed - 2 Illegal Guns Seized, Two In Custody - 4 In Custody For Drug Possession
By Stephen Dean RBPF
Oct 19, 2017 - 9:20:32 AM

20 ARRESTED, 27 DRIVERS TICKETED BY MOBILE DIVISION OFFICERS DURING 48 HOURS PERIOD

Nassau, Bahamas - Consistent with the Commissioner’s Policing Priorities for 2017, Mobile Division targeted patrols intended to reduce crime, and to minimize the ability for criminals to commit criminal activities, has resulted in the arrest of twenty (20) persons during the past 48 hours for, murder, armed robbery, possession of possession dangerous drugs, stealing, armed robbery and outstanding court warrants. Additionally, 27 drivers were ticketed for various traffic violations.

TWO ILLEGAL GUNS SEIZED, TWO IN CUSTODY

Consistent with the Commissioner’s Policing Priorities for 2017, Mobile Division officers, took two adult males into custody following the seizure of two illegal firearms on Wednesday 18th October 2017.

According to reports, around 12:30am, a team of officers from the Flying Squad acting on intelligence executed a search warrant at a home located at Deveaux Street off Market Street, where they uncovered a Smith and Wesson Pistol and a .32 pistol along with 14 rounds of ammunition. The males were subsequently taken into custody in connection with this seizure.

FOUR IN CUSTODY FOR DRUG POSSESSION

Consistent with the Commissioner’s Policing Priorities for 2017, Police took two adult males and two adult females into custody following the seizure of a quantity of dangerous drugs on Tuesday 17th October 2017.

According to reports, shortly after 9:00am, a team of officers acting on intelligence executed a search warrant at a home located at Savannah close off Market Street, where they uncovered just under 20 pounds of marijuana all of the suspects were subsequently taken into custody in connection with this seizure.

POLICE ARE APPEALING TO THE PUBLIC TO SHARE INFORMATION ON ANY
ILLEGAL/SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, NO MATTER HOW SMALL OR INSIGNIFICANT (THE TIP) MAY SEEM, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE URGED TO ANONYMOUSLY CONTACT THE POLICE AT 919 OR CRIME STOPPERS AT 328-TIPS (8477) (NEW PROVIDENCE) OR 1-242-300-8477 (FAMILY ISLANDS)

CRIME PREVENTION TIP OF THE WEEK - If a crime occurs – report it!

Everyone should consider it his/her responsibility to report crime. Many criminals target favorite areas and have predictable methods of operation. When you report all the facts about a crime, it helps the police assign officers in the places where crimes are occurring or where they are most likely to occur. If you don’t report crime, this allows the criminal to continue to operate without interference.

In many cases, it is the information provided by victims and witnesses that leads to the arrest of a criminal. So tell the police as much as you can; no fact is too trivial. The police need the eyes and ears of all citizens.