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From:TheBahamasWeekly.com Royal Bahamas Police Force The operation targeted persons wanted for a number of serious crimes and persons involved in the sale of drugs and possession of firearms. The operation, which is consistent with the Commissioner’s 2014 Policing Priorities, was under the command of Assistant Police Commissioner Leon Bethel. Police seek public help in armed robbery - POLICE are seeking the public’s help in solving an armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday 24th September 2014. According to reports, shortly after 10:00am, three men were sitting in front of a house located at Walnut Street, Pinewood Gardens, when a man armed with a handgun robbed them of cell phones and cash before fleeing on foot. Investigations are ongoing. Police seize handgun - According to reports, shortly before 6:00pm on Wednesday 24th September 2014, Officers from the Firearms Tracing and Investigations Unit acting on intelligence went to a park located at Turtle Drive and Bell Show Avenue, where they uncovered a handgun along with a quantity of ammunition. No one was arrested for this seizure. Police are appealing to anyone with information regarding any crime, 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 DO NOT GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION ON THE PHONE, THROUGH THE MAIL OR OVER THE INTERNET UNLESS YOU HAVE INITIATED THE CONTACT OR KNOW WHO YOU’RE DEALING WITH. 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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