POLICE ARRESTED A MALE FOR POSSESSION OF AN UNLICENSED FIREARM AND AMMUNITION
The crime fighting initiatives employed by the Royal Bahamas Police Force have again resulted in the arrest of a male for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition on Wednesday 20th, January 2021.

Preliminary reports are that sometime around 9:00 a.m., officers from the Operations Unit while patrolling on East Avenue, observed a burgundy Nissan Note parked in front of a residence with a male occupant who aroused their suspicion. The officers approached the vehicle and ordered the male to exit. A field search was conducted, as a result the officers found a black and green 9mm pistol. The male was arrested and taken into custody for being in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Investigations into this matter continue.

POLICE ARRESTED A MALE FOR POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS
The crime fighting strategies employed by the Royal Bahamas Police Force have again resulted in the arrest of a male for possession of dangerous drugs on Wednesday 20th, January 2021.

Preliminary reports are that shortly before 4:00 p.m., acting on information officers from the Operation Unit went to a residence in Rockwell Estate where they conducted a search. The officers found a black bag which contained a quantity of suspected marijuana and cash. A male was arrested and taken into custody for possession of dangerous drug with the intent to supply and possession of the proceeds of crime. Investigations into this matter continue.

CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE
The Royal Bahamas Police Force wish to thank members of the public for their use of the Hotlines that were provided to assist in reporting incidents of social gatherings. Your calls have aided in the drastic reduction in social gatherings. The public is encouraged to continue to call 702-9967, 702-9968 and 702-9969 to report any incident of social gatherings that maybe in contravention of the COVID19 Emergency

Order. Police are appealing to members of the public, who may have information that can assist with our investigations into these incidents and other criminal matters, to contact the Criminal Investigation Department at 502-9991/2, Crime stoppers at 328-TIPS (8477) or the nearest police station.

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