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RBPF Nassau - Islandwide Anti-Crime Operation nets 68 arrest, 81 traffic citations - Seize firearm, one man arrested - Recover firearm - 16 arrested in 48 hours
By Stephen Dean
Sep 5, 2014 - 7:04:12 AM
ISLANDWIDE ANTI-CRIME OPERATION NETS 68 ARRESTS, 81 TRAFFIC CITATIONS
Nassau, Bahamas - Consistent
with the Commissioner’s Policing Priorities for 2014, police conducted
an island wide anti -crime operation that saw large contingents of
police officers from the Uniform Divisions under the command of
Assistant Commissioners Leon Bethel fan out across New Providence on
Wednesday 3rd September 2014.
During the operation police
targeted Persons involved in criminal activities, such and Drugs and
Firearms, Persons wanted for various criminal offences, Prolific
Offenders, Persons wanted for Outstanding Court Warrants and motorists
operating in Breach of the Traffic Laws.
The operation resulted
in 68 persons arrested for a number of serious and minor offences.
Additionally, 81 drivers cited for various traffic violations.
In addition to the arrests police also seized a quantity of stolen items and drugs.
At
the end of the operation Assistant Commissioner Bethel commended the
officers for their professionalism and excellent teamwork, which led to
the successful operation.
POLICE SEIZE FIREARM, ONE MAN ARRESTED
A 23 – year old man was taken into custody after police seized a handgun Wednesday 3rd September 2014.
According
to reports, around 11:30pm, police received a report of gunshots being
fired in Garden Hills off Soldier Road. Police responded and observed
two suspicious men in the area, who fled on foot. Police gave chase and
caught one of the men who threw an object to the ground. Police
retrieved the object and found it to be an illegal handgun. The suspect
was taken into custody and the other suspect is being sought.
POLICE RECOVER FIREARM
According to reports, shortly
after 11:00pm on Tuesday 2nd September 2014, officers from the Firearms
Tracing and Investigations Unit acting on intelligence went to an
abandoned building located at Woods Alley off Market Street, where they
uncovered a handgun in an abandoned building. No one was arrested for
this incident.
16 ARRESTED IN 48 HOURS BY MOBILE DIVISION OFFICERS
Consistent
with the Commissioner’s Policing Priorities for 2014, Mobile Division
saturation patrols intended to reduce crime and to minimize the ability
for criminals to commit criminal activities resulted in the arrests of
sixteen (16) persons in 48 hour period for various minor and major
offences.
POLICE are appealing to anyone with information
regarding this incident, no matter how small or insignificant (the tip)
may seem, to anonymously call Police at 919 or CRIME STOPPERS at
328-TIPS (8477) (New Providence) or 1-242-300-8476 (Family Islands)
CRIME PREVENTION TIP OF THE WEEK
AS
CITIZENS WE MUST PROTECT OUR CHILDREN. TRAFFIC CRASHES ARE ONE OF THE
DEADLIEST HAZARDS OUR CHILDREN FACE. LET'S DO OUR PART WHEN WE PASS
THESE SCHOOLS BY SLOWING DOWN, WATCHING, AND EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED.
Please
visit the Royal Bahamas Police Force Website at
www.royalbahamaspolice.org for Daily Crime Reports and additional Crime
Prevention Tips.
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