Royal Bahamas Police Force
RBPF Nassau: Illegal firearms recovered, 2 persons in custody
By Supt. Shanta Knowles, RBPF
May 9, 2018 - 9:30:11 AM


Nassau, Bahamas - The enduring and dedicated work of the men and women of the Royal Bahamas Police Force has led to one illegal firearm being recovered from the streets of New Providence.

Shortly before 10:00pm, Monday, 7th May, 2018, Mobile Division officers were on routine patrol on East Street south, in the area of the Independence Highway, when they observed a Nissan Cube car with two male occupants traveling at a high speed. The officers stopped the vehicle and conducted a search of the men and the vehicle and recovered a Smith and Wesson 9 millimeter pistol and 6 rounds of ammunition.  

The two adult males were taken into custody and are expected to be formally charged later this week.


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 1-242-300-8477(FAMILY ISLANDS)


PREVENTION CRIME TIP: IF YOU SEE OR SUSPECT A CRIME IS BEING COMMITTED;
PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE FEATURES OF THE OFFENDER/S AND ANY VEHICLES
INVOLVED. 

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