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US Visitor arrested for Drug Possession - Firearm and Ammo seized, One Man in Custody
By Stephen Dean, RBPF
Jun 24, 2017 - 7:33:27 PM

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US VISITOR ARRESTED FOR DRUG POSSESSION

Nassau, Bahamas - Consistent with the Commissioner’s Policing Priorities for 2017, officers from Tourism Policing Unit took an American woman from Dallas, Texas into custody after they found a quantity of dangerous drugs in her possession on Saturday 24th June 2017.

Reports are that shortly after 10:00am, officers from the Tourism Policing Unit, acting on information went onboard a cruise ship moored at Prince George Wharf, where they arrested the woman after they found a quantity of marijuana in her possession. The woman is expected to appear in court early next week to be formally charged.

FIREARM AND AMMO SEIZED, ONE MAN IN CUSTODY

Consistent with the Commissioner’s Policing Plan for 2017, police took a man into custody following the seizure of a firearm on Thursday 22nd June 2017.

According to reports, around 1:00am, officers assigned to the Selective Enforcement team were on routine patrol on Sapodilla Boulevard, when they saw a man standing among a group of persons at a party who aroused their suspicion. The man on seeing the officers threw a handgun to the ground and fled on
foot. After a short foot chase the officers arrested the man. The handgun was retrieved and found out to be an Austria Glock pistol with two rounds of ammunition.

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 You Witness a Crime

If you see or suspect a crime is being committed, pay particular attention to the features of the offender(s) and any vehicles involved. Try to be prepared to provide at least the following about the offenders:

1. Age, complexion, height, and weight
2. Hair colour and style, beard and mustache;
3. Notable characteristics (scars, glasses, etc.)
4. Clothing description;
5. Location where last seen
6. Last known direction of travel;
7. Vehicle description and distinctive markings.

Witnesses who wish to remain anonymous may do so. It is more important that a response be dispatched as quickly as possible


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