Royal Bahamas Police Force
Nassau police arrest man in Montel Heights for Firearm possession
By Stephen Dean, RBPF
Jun 11, 2016 - 10:34:32 AM

Nassau, Bahamas - Consistent with the Commissioner’s Policing Plan for 2016, officers from the Selection Enforcement Team took another firearm off the streets of New Providence on Thursday 9th June 2016.

Reports are that around 11:00pm, a team of officers from the Selective Enforcement Team went to a home located in Montel Heights to conduct a search for firearms and drugs. On arrival at the location several males fled from the home on foot. After a short foot chase the officers arrested one of the males who threw a handgun with 13 rounds of ammunition to the ground.

POLICE ARE URGING ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION REGARDING ANY CRIME, NO MATTER HOW SMALL OR INSIGNIFICANT (THE TIP) MAY SEEM, IS URGED TO ANONYMOUSLY CONTACT THE POLICE AT 919 OR CRIME STOPPERS AT 328-TIPS (8477) (NEW PROVIDENCE) OR 1-242-300-8477 (FAMILY ISLANDS)

WEEKLY CRIME PREVENTION TIP – Basic Street Sense

1. Wherever you are - on the street, in an office building or shopping mall, driving or waiting for a bus - stay alert and tuned in to your surroundings.

2. Send the message that you're calm, confident, and know where you're going.

3. Trust your instincts. If something or someone makes you uneasy, avoid the person or leave.

4. Know the neighborhoods where you live and work. Check out the locations of police stations and restaurants, or stores that are open late.

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