Royal Bahamas Police Force
RBPF Nassau : Police Traffic Department targets speeders 380 drivers ticketed; 42 arrested
By Stephen Dean, RBPF
Aug 23, 2017 - 10:28:29 AM


Police Traffic Department targets speeders, 59 drivers ticketed

Nassau ,Bahamas - Consistent with the Commissioner’s Policing Priorities for 2017,officers of the Traffic Division conducted an aggressive operation, targeting traffic violators on Coral Harbour Road and West Bay Street on Tuesday 22nd August 2017.

During the operation 59 drivers were cited for a number of traffic violations including speeding.

30 arrested, 311 drivers ticketed during police island-wide operation

Consistent with the Commissioner’s Policing Priorities for 2017, an island-wide operation the conducted by several policing divisions in New Providence on Tuesday 22nd August 2017 has led to the arrest of a number of persons and several drivers being ticketed for various traffic violations. The operation was aimed at suppressing crime in a number of areas and to send a clear message to those responsible for committing criminal acts on members of our communities that the police will proactively identify them and ensure that they are prosecuted and brought to justice.

During yesterday’s operation thirty 30 persons were arrested for a number of criminal offenses and outstanding court warrants. Additionally, 311 drivers were ticketed for various traffic violations.

12 arrested, 10 drivers ticketed by Mobile Division Officers during 24 hours period

Consistent with the Commissioner’s Policing Priorities for 2017, Mobile Division targeted patrols intended to reduce crime, and to minimize the ability for criminals to commit criminal activities, has resulted in the arrest of twelve (12) persons during the past 24 hours for, possession of dangerous drugs, assault with a deadly weapon and outstanding court warrants. Additionally, 10 drivers were ticketed for various traffic violations.

Police are appealing to the public to share information on any illegal/suspicious activities in their communities, no matter how small or insignificant (the tip) may seem, members of the public are urged to anonymously contact the police at 919 or crime stoppers at 328-tips (8477) (New Providence) or 1-242-300-8476 (Family Islands)

WEEKLY PREVENTION CRIME TIP - If a crime occurs – report it!

Everyone should consider it his/her responsibility to report crime. Many criminals target favorite areas and have predictable methods of operation. When you report all the facts about a crime, it helps the police assign officers in the places where crimes are occurring or where they are most likely to occur. If you don’t report crime, this allows the criminal to continue to operate without interference.

In many cases, it is the information provided by victims and witnesses that leads to the arrest of a criminal. So tell the police as much as you can; no fact is too trivial. The police need the eyes and ears of all citizens.

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