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Last Updated: Dec 8, 2017 - 3:47:09 AM |
GOOD NEWS STORY (FIREARM RECOVERED)
Nassau, Bahamas - No community is safe without the full participation of its citizens in partnership with the police. This was demonstrated in the most patriotic way during the early morning hours of Thursday, 7th December, 2017.
A community minded citizen notified the police of the discovery of a firearm at Antigua Street to which the police responded. Upon arrival the officers confirmed and retrieved 9 millimeter Luger Pistol and thirteen rounds of ammunition.
The police salutes this outstanding effort which may have saved the life of an unsuspecting citizen. Generally, Members of the public are encouraged to do likewise.
Investigations are ongoing.
72 DRIVERS TICKETED BY TRAFFIC OFFICERS IN OPERATION
Officers from the Traffic Division took to the streets of New Providence and conducted road checks which resulted in a number of drivers being ticketed on Wednesday, 6th December, 2017.
Their efforts, which were intended to educate road users and to enforce the Regulations of the Roads, has resulted in seventy-two (72) being ticketed for various traffic violations.
69 persons were ticketed for driving in excess of the speed limit.
1 person was ticketed for driving an unlicensed vehicle.
1 person was ticketed for driving without a helmet.
1 person was ticketed for driving while not wearing a seatbelt.
FIREARMS LICENSING OFFICE NEW OPERATING
HOURS Police wish to notify members of the public that the Royal Bahamas Police Force Firearms Licensing Office on Thompson Boulevard will be open to customers from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am - 4pm and on Saturdays from 10:00am – 2:00pm until further notice. The office will be closed on Sundays and Holidays.
Members of the Public who have not already done so, are asked to visit the office on Thompson Boulevard to renew their license.
All Firearms Licenses expires as of 31st December, 2017. After this date, a late fee will be charged at the time of renewal.
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) PREVENTION CRIME TIP- TAKE A STAND AGAINST ILLEGAL FIREARMS BY COOPERATING WITH THE POLICE IN PROVIDING INFORMATION REGARDING THE WHEREABOUTS OF ANY ILLEGAL FIREARM.
Please visit the Royal Bahamas Police Force Website at www.royalbahamaspolice.org or facebook page at www.facebook.com/rbpforce for Latest News, Daily Crime Reports and additional Crime Prevention Tips.
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