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Suspects escape after throwing loaded illegal firearm from vehicle during Grand Bahama police chase
NASSAU, BAHAMAS: Police in Grand Bahama are searching for suspects who fled after allegedly tossing a loaded illegal firearm from a vehicle during a police pursuit in North Bahamia on Wednesday afternoon. According to the preliminary report, shortly before 4:00 p.m. on 8th July 2026, officers acting on information received proceeded to Kensington Street in []
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