Royal Bahamas Police Force
RBPF Nassau: Illegal firearm seized, 1 man and 1 woman arrested
By Supt. Shanta Knowles, RBPF
Jan 5, 2018 - 1:10:12 AM


Nassau, Bahamas - Two adults, a male and female were taken into custody following the seizure of an illegal firearm on Thursday, 4th January, 2018.

According to reports, around 10:00am, Drug Enforcement Officers, acting on intelligence, searched a home and property at Gerald Bartlett Estates off Cowpen Road and recovered an AK 47 rifle and 31 rounds of 7.62 ammunition.

The male and female are expected to be formally charged before the Magistrate Court next week.

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