POLICE ARRESTED A MALE SUSPECT FOR POSSESSION OF AN UNLICENSED FIREARM AND AMMUNITION
The proactive strategies implemented by the Royal Bahamas Police Force have resulted in the arrest of a male for possession of an Unlicensed Firearm and ammunition on Tuesday 2nd, March 2021.

Preliminary reports are that shortly after 2:00 p.m., officers were on routine mobile patrols on Cordia Avenue, Pinewood Gardens, when their attention was drawn to a burgundy Nissan Cube being driven at a high rate of speed. The unit pursued the vehicle, it eventually collided into a parked vehicle. A male passenger then fled from the vehicle. He was observed throwing an object from his person while making good his escape. However, the driver was caught, a field search was conducted. This resulted in a black pistol containing (10) unfired rounds of ammunition being found. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody. 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 Investigations Department at 502-9991/2, Crime stoppers at 328-TIPS (8477) or the nearest police station.

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