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TODAY'S CRIME REPORT

July 10, 2021


Police discovered two unlicensed firearms and a quantity of suspected dangerous drugs

The strategies employed by the Royal Bahamas Police Force resulted in the discovery of a quantity of suspected dangerous drugs and two unlicensed firearms on Friday 9th, July 2021.

Preliminary reports are that shortly after 6:00 p.m., acting on information officers from the Anti-Gang and Firearms Unit proceeded to Laird Street. While there, the officers conducted a search of an area surrounding a stone structure. As a result, they discovered a tan pants, when examined contained a grassy substance suspected to be marijuana and two pistols, one of which had one unfired round of ammunition. No arrest was made during this incident. Investigations into this matter continues.

Police advisory to businesses concerning fraudulent cheques

The Financial Crime Investigations Branch of the Royal Bahamas Police Force wish to advise members of the business community of a recent spate of Fraudulent cheques in circulation. Fraudsters call a business establishment requesting price or quotes for merchandise while informing that they represent a credit union or an insurance company. The Fraudster also indicate that the merchandise would be paid for by cheque drawn from the mentioned credit union or insurance company. Within a day or two, the frauder/s comes to the business and presents a cheque matching the amount of the quote. The business is usually informed after 2-3 business days that the cheque is fraudulent.

Businesses that are being targeted range from building supply stores, furniture stores, and wholesale agencies. The value of the fraudulent cheques is usually in the $3k- $6k figure range.

The business community is advised to take extra precaution when accepting cheques and ensure that customer information is obtained when conducting transactions.

If your business has been targeted or the similar circumstance have occurred, please contact the Financial Crimes Investigations Branch at 356-601/3566025 or the nearest police station.

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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