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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
 FIREARM AND DRUGS SEIZED DURING POLICE ANTI-CRIME OPERATION
Nassau, Bahamas -
POLICE
are reporting the seizure of a handgun and the arrest of 4 persons for
Possession of dangerous drugs as their anti-crime operation that targets
persons involved in criminal activities continued last night.
Shortly
after 9:00pm last night, officers from the operation team were on 3rd
Street, Coconut Grove, when they observed a man on foot acting
suspiciously. The man on seeing the officers threw an object to the
ground and fled on foot. The officers gave chase but were unable to
catch the man. The officers retrieved the object and found it to be a
handgun along with a quantity of ammunition.
During last night’s
operation police also visited a number of small and large business
places as part of the Force’s holiday armed robbery prevention strategy.
The
operation, which is consistent with the Commissioner’s 2014 Policing
Priorities, was under the command of Chief Superintendent Theophilus
Cunningham
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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