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TODAY'S CRIME REPORT

May 31, 2021


Police discovers dangerous drugs, two males arrested.

The crime fighting strategies employed by the Royal Bahamas Police Force have again resulted in the arrested of two males for possession of dangerous drugs on Sunday 30th, May 2021.

Preliminary reports are that sometime after 12:00 p.m. officers from the Exuma district, while on routine marine patrol in the Exuma chains observed two males on a blue vessel. On seeing the police, the captain sped off. A short chase ensued, and the vessel was later intercepted.

The officers boarded the vessel and conducted a search of the cabin. They found 4 crocus sacks; an examination of these sacks revealed a grassy substance believed to be marijuana. Both males were arrested and the vessel was towed into George Town, Exuma.

While at George Town, a further search of the craft was conducted, and an additional 25 crocus sacks was found containing suspected marijuana. The drugs weighted 872 lbs. and has a street value of $872,000. The drugs and suspects were later transported to New Providence where investigations into this matter continue.

Police investigates the latest Homicide

Police detectives on the island of New Providence are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an adult male which occurred on Sunday 30th, May 2021.

Preliminary reports are that shortly after 11:00 p.m., police were called to #23 Washington Street where the body of a male was found with injuries consistent with gunshots. On the officers' arrival, they met the victim on the ground. Initial investigations revealed that the residents heard the sound of gunshots. Moments later they went outside at the rear of their home and found the male lying on the ground suffering from gunshot injuries. Emergency Medical Services visited the scene and following their examinations, the body was pronounced lifeless. 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 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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