POLICE ARRESTED A MALE AND FEMALE FOR POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS
Police on the island of New Providence have arrested a male and female for possession of dangerous drugs on Monday 11th, January 2021.

Preliminary reports are that shortly after 1:00 a.m., officers from the Operations Unit armed with a search warrant went to a residence on St Vincent Road. While there a male and female presented themselves as the occupants of the residence. A search of the house was conducted and as a result the officers discovered a quantity of suspected marijuana. Both occupants were arrested and taken into custody. Investigations into this matter continue.

POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A SHOOTING INCIDENT
Police on the island of New Providence are investigating a shooting incident which occurred on Monday 11th, January 2021. A male and female are detained in hospital.

Preliminary reports are that shortly after 6:00 p.m., a male and female were seated in a vehicle while parked on Palm Beach Street, when a lone gunman approached them and discharged the weapon in their direction. Both occupants received injuries as a result. They were transported to the hospital via private vehicle. Their condition is not known at this time, investigations into this matter continue.

POLICE ARREST THREE MALES FOR POSSESSION OF UNLICENSED FIREARM
Police on Harbor Island have arrested three males for being in possession of an unlicensed firearm on Monday 11th, January 2021.

Preliminary reports are that shortly after 11:00 pm officers from the Harbor Island Police Station, acting on information, went to an unnamed road on the island. While there, they noticed three males, who when they saw the officers fled on foot. The officers became suspicious and pursued the suspects. One of the officers observed when one of the suspects threw an object. He was caught and taken to the area where the object was thrown. A search of the area was conducted, and the officer found a green and black Taurus pistol. The officers were successful in capturing the other suspects. They were all 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 Investigation Department at 502-9991/2, Crime stoppers at 328-TIPS (8477) or the nearest police station.

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