Police arrested a male for possession of an unlicensed firearm.

In the first incident, preliminary reports are the shortly after 1:00 p.m., officers from the Anti-Gang and Firearm Unit acting on information proceeded to the Lynden Pindling International Airport. While there they arrest a male for being in possession of a pistol and 11 unfired rounds of ammunition. Investigations into this matter continue.

In the second incident, preliminary reports are that shortly after 2:00 p.m., officers from the Operations Unit were on routine patrols on Fleming Street. When their attention was drawn to a male who aroused their suspicion. On seeing the officers, the suspect fled on foot a chase ensued. However, he was successful in eluding them. While running the suspect was observed removing an object from his waist and throwing it into the nearby bushes. A search of the area was conducted, as a result the officers found a chrome and black pistol. Investigations into this matter continue.

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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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