POLICE ARRESTED TWO MALES FOR BEING IN POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS AND AMMUNITION
The efforts of the officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, have resulted in the arrest of a male for being in possession of dangerous drugs and ammunition on Friday 22nd, January 2021.

Preliminary reports state that shortly before 9:00 a.m., while on routine mobile patrols in Ferguson Subdivision off Carmichael Road. Officers from the Operations Unit observed two males standing outside a residence who aroused their suspicion. The suspects were approached, and a field search was conducted. As a result, the officers found a quantity of dangerous drugs and (4) .45 rounds of unfired rounds of ammunition. Both suspects were arrested and taken into custody. Investigations into this matter continue.

POLICE INVESTIGATES SHOOTING INCIDENT
Police on the island of New Providence are investigating a shooting incident which occurred on Friday 22nd, January 2021.

Preliminary reports indicate that shortly after 7:00 p.m., a male was standing outside a local bar situated on West Street, when a male approached him with a firearm and shot him in the left leg. The suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction. The victim was transported to the hospital in a private vehicle. He is listed in stable condition. 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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