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Bayamo Police Recover Weapons Tied to Recent City Thefts

Friday, May 2, 2025 by Madison Pena

Bayamo Police Recover Weapons Tied to Recent City Thefts
Weapons found - Image of © Facebook

The Cuban police announced on Thursday that they have recovered "several weapons" allegedly "used in recent thefts" that took place in the eastern city of Bayamo. This discovery comes as part of a criminal investigation that began several weeks ago.

Local sources, cited by pro-government Facebook pages like "El Cubano Fiel," reported that the weapons—described as old and rudimentary—were found during a search of a local residence. Authorities collected evidence linking the detained suspects directly to the criminal activities under investigation.

During the raid, officers seized a crude calamine pistol, a homemade weapon that lacks the firing power of a conventional firearm but can still be used for intimidation in criminal acts. They also confiscated several knives, which are commonly employed in assaults and violent robberies.

The authorities have confirmed that the alleged perpetrators of the thefts are already in custody. With the discovery of the weapons used in these crimes, sufficient evidence has been gathered to move forward with the legal proceedings against them.

The thefts occurred recently at various locations throughout Bayamo, a city known as the birthplace of Cuban nationality. With the evidence collected, the prosecution is now tasked with formalizing charges and proceeding with the trial of those involved, as detailed in the social media post.

Cubans are experiencing a growing wave of crime, and many frequently attribute this to the authorities' failure to effectively resolve these cases, holding them responsible for the ongoing crisis.

Weapon Discovery and Legal Proceedings in Bayamo

What type of weapons were found by the Bayamo police?

The Bayamo police recovered a calamine pistol and several knives, which are commonly used in robberies and violent crimes.

Have the suspects in the Bayamo thefts been apprehended?

Yes, the alleged perpetrators of the thefts have been detained, and the recovered weapons provide necessary evidence for their legal prosecution.

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