DAILY CRIME REPORTS 2024

The report for: February 10, 2025

NEW PROVIDENCE

OPERATION BLACK SCORPION RECOVERS FIREARM & SUSPECTED DRUGS

In two (2) separate incidents, law enforcement officers from Operation Black Scorpion seized a firearm and suspected dangerous drugs.

The first incident occurred on Sunday, 9th February, 2025, on Minnie Street. Shortly after 1:00 p.m., police were alerted by ShotSpotter Technology of gunshots near Cordeaux Avenue. Officers responded and arrived on Minnie Street where they observed a group of males who fled upon seeing them. A chase ensued, which resulted in one individual being caught. He was searched and a firearm containing ammunition was found in his possession. The 29-year-old male was arrested and is assisting police with the investigation.

The second incident took place off Fire Trail Road around 12:30 a.m. on Monday, 10th February, 2025. Acting on information, officers searched a bushy area on Linkford Close and discovered a quantity of suspected marijuana. No arrests were made. The estimated weight and street value of the suspected drugs are yet to be determined as investigation continues.

Operation Black Scorpion is a collaborative effort involving officers from the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the Royal Bahamas Defense Force.

STOLEN VESSEL ALERT

Police seek the public’s assistance in locating the vessel mentioned below that was reported stolen on Sunday, 9th February, 2025:

  1. A 24 ft. white with blue stripes 1999 Cobia with a single Yamaha 150HP engine named ‘Bosna’ – stolen from waters off Cloister Drive, Paradise Island.
If you have any information about this theft or spot this vessel, please contact 911, 919, the nearest police station or the Criminal Investigation Department @ 502-9991. Furthermore, anonymous tips are encouraged and can be submitted to CRIME STOPPERS @ 328-TIPS (8477).

ARRAIGNMENT

Police wishes to advise the General Public that on Monday, 10th February, 2025, eight individuals – one Bahamian male, one Cuban male, one Guyanese male, two Dominicans (a male and female), and three Haitians (two males one female) – will be placed before the Magistrate Court for fraud related charges.

These charges stem from an ongoing fraudulent scheme investigation conducted by the Financial Crime Investigation Branch, regarding official Bahamian documents.

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