By DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Freeport Reporter

dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

BIMINI police found an illegal firearm wrapped in a towel in the bushes in the Alice Town area this week.

Police officers attached to the Drug Enforcement Unit, acting on a tip, went to Queen’s Highway shortly after 2pm on Tuesday, and searched nearby bushes. A white towel, containing a silver and black l38 revolver was found.

No arrest was made and the weapon was confiscated. Investigation are continuing.