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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
 8 ARRESTED DURING POLICE ANTI-CRIME OPERATION
Nassau, Bahamas -
POLICE are reporting the arrest of 6 persons for a number of offenses including Murder, Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Firearms as their anti-crime operation continued last night.
During last night’s operation police also visited hundreds of business places as part of the Force’s holiday armed robbery prevention strategy.
The operation is aimed at disrupting crime groups and targeting 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, which is consistent with the Commissioner’s 2014 Policing Priorities, was under the command of Chief Superintendent Theophilus Cunningham
DRUG ENFORCEMENT UNIT OFFICERS SEIZE ILLEGAL FIREARM AND AMMO
According to reports, shortly after 8:00pm on Saturday 20th December 2014, officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit acting on intelligence went to Baldwin Avenue, Chippingham, where they uncovered a tec-9 handgun with ammunition in an abandoned building. No one was arrested for this discovery.
8 ARRESTED BY MOBILE DIVISION OFFICERS DURING 48 HOURS PERIOD
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 eight (8) persons during the past 48 hours for various minor and major offences.
CHRISTMAS ROBBERY PREVENTION TIPS
When holidays come around it's good to think about the safety of you and your family. You can prevent yourself from becoming a victim of a robbery by following the safety tips presented below:
• Travel well-lighted, busy routes
• Avoid walking or parking in shadowed areas.
• Have your keys in your hand as you approach your door, and remember to be alert to what and who
is around you.
• Glance under your car, around it and in the back seat as you get in.
• If you must be out at night, go with a companion or two
• Avoid displaying and carrying large sums of money in public. (Only carry the credit cards you need).
• Carry a purse close to your body, but do not loop or wrap straps around you.
• Pay full attention to who is around you when you are in public (Avoid text messaging and talking on
the phone)
If you are confronted, COOPERATE!
• Your safety is most important. Above all, don’t be heroic
• Give the criminal what he/she asks for — wallet, keys, jewelry, credit cards and electronics. Your life
is more valuable than replaceable possessions.
• Don’t make any sudden, unexpected moves. A nervous criminal may think you are reaching for a
concealed weapon.
• Don’t try to apprehend the criminal yourself.
• If the suspect claims he has a gun, knife, razor, or other weapon in his pocket, never try to force his
bluff
• Concentrate on remembering a description and call police immediately.
Stay safe and enjoy the drive
Please visit the Royal Bahamas Police Force Website at www.royalbahamaspolice.org for additional crime prevention tips.
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)
Season’s Greeting from the Royal Bahamas Police Force
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