POLICE INVESTIGATES A SHOOTING INCIDENT
Police on the island of New Providence are investigating a shooting incident which occurred on Sunday 14th, February 2021.

Preliminary reports are that shortly before 4:00 p.m., police received reports of a shooting incident that occurred on Sequoia Street. The caller stated that occupants of a small black vehicle approached a male and discharged a weapon in his direction, injuring him before leaving the scene. The victim was transported to the hospital via a private vehicle, his condition is not known at this time. Investigations into this matter continues.

POLICE DISCOVERS DANGEROUS DRUGS The strategies employed by the Royal Bahamas Police Force have resulted in the discovery of dangerous drugs on the island of Inagua on Saturday 13th, February 2021.

Preliminary reports are that shortly before 11:00 a.m., acting on information officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit in Matthew Town, Inagua, went to the government docking facility. While there, the officer's attention was drawn to a suspicious box. Efforts were made to locate the owner; however, they were unsuccessful. An inspection of the box revealed a quantity of suspected marijuana. No arrest was made during this incident, investigations into this matter continues.

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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