NASSAU, BAHAMAS — On Monday, 12th January 2026, police arrested a 37-year-old American male at the airport after he was found in possession of a firearm. Preliminary reports indicate that sometime around 11:30 a.m., police were alerted by an airline agent to a male attempting to check in a firearm.
Officers from the Airport Division responded to the airline counter, where the individual was located and searched. During the search, officers discovered a weapon case containing a firearm in his possession.
The firearm was confiscated, and the male was taken into custody, cautioned, and is currently assisting police with their investigation.
