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Suspect set free over cell beating

POLICE abuse of a suspect has led the Court of Appeal to overturn a man’s armed robbery conviction and sentencing.

Woman facing firearm charge given bail

A WOMAN charged in connection with the discovery of unlicensed firearms, ammunition and dangerous drugs at a home where three men were shot and killed by police last Friday, was granted bail in the Supreme Court yesterday.

Pathologist confirms man died from single gunshot

A FORENSIC pathologist confirmed yesterday that a 40-year-old man shot and killed by police near Sisal Street west five years ago died from a gunshot to the head.

Seven foreign nationals fined for overstaying

SEVEN foreign nationals - four Brazilians, two Jamaicans and one Haitian - were convicted and fined for overstaying in three separate cases yesterday.

Video shows man returning with firearm

VIDEO surveillance captured inside and around the Backyard Restaurant, the scene of the 2014 police shooting death of Andrew Stubbs, shows the deceased being led out of the establishment and returning, seemingly armed, roughly 20 minutes later.

Man stable after stabbing in fight

A MAN is in hospital in serious but stable condition following a stabbing incident early yesterday morning at Taino Beach in Grand Bahama, police reported.

Shootout detainees claim 'cops beat us'

FOUR occupants of a home where three men were killed by police on Friday were arraigned on charges of possessing unlicenced firearms, ammunition and dangerous drugs with the intent to supply.

'Abduction' suspects released

THREE men, who were being questioned by police into last week’s alleged abduction and sexual assault of two teenagers, have been released from custody, according to Inspector Leonardo Burrows. However, he said, the investigation is continuing.

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Bimini car wash owner shot dead

THE shooting death of a Bimini man early yesterday morning has left the entire close-knit island community of North Bimini in shock.

12 Africans in custody after smuggling ring uncovered

IMMIGRATION officials believe they have uncovered an elaborate human smuggling scheme in Grand Bahama involving 12 African nationals.

Drug seizures already ahead of 2018 levels

DRUG seizures conducted as part of collaborative efforts to combat trafficking in The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos have already outpaced those of 2018.

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Man shot dead in Bimini

Police are investigating after a man was shot dead at his home in Bimini early on Sunday.

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Marijuana stash found in deserted building

Grand Bahama Police discovered a quantity of dangerous drugs hidden in an unoccupied building in the Eight Mile Rock area.

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Police focus on high visibility after downtown abduction, sexual assault

POLICE will continue to focus on high visibility throughout the capital, according to Chief Superintendent Solomon Cash, who expressed concerns over the recent downtown abduction and sexual assault of two young women.

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Man's hopes of contesting attempted murder conviction dashed

A SECOND man has had his hopes of contesting his conviction for attempting to murder another man during a botched armed robbery seven years ago dashed by the Court of Appeal.