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TODAY'S CRIME REPORT

September 24, 2021


Police arrested two male suspects for Possession of the proceeds of crime

Preliminary reports are that shortly after 9:00 a.m. on Thursday 23rd, September 2021 in a joint operation with OPBAT. Officers from the Drug Enforcement and Marine Support Unit while at the Inagua International Airport conducting enquiries, observed two males disembarked an aircraft acting in a suspicious manner. The officers approached the suspects and informed them that they were suspected of being in possession of dangerous drugs and firearms and requested to conduct a search, to which the suspects agreed.

The field search was carried out, during which the officers discovered four suitcases. When opened they were each found to contain an undetermined amount of currency. The suspects were unable to give a satisfactory account of how they came into possession of the money. They were arrested, taken into custody, and transported into New Providence where they were handed over to Financial Crimes Investigation Branch. Investigations into this Matter continue.

Police are investigating a Traffic Fatality on the island of Andros

Preliminary reports are that shortly before 11:00 p.m. on Thursday 23rd, September 2021 police at the Mangrove Cay Station received information of a traffic accident involving to motorcycles in the community of Grants'. Officers were dispatched and on their arrival they met two motorcycles extensively damaged and two males lying on the ground suffering from injuries.

Initial investigations revealed that the cyclists were travelling in opposite direction along Queens Highway when they collided into each other. Both victims were transported to the local clinic. One of the males later succumbed to his injuries. Investigations into this matter continue.

CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE

The Royal Bahamas Police Force wishes to thank members of the public for their use of the Hotlines provided to assist in reporting incidents of social gatherings. Your calls have aided in the 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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