TCI: 9 Firearms Recovered

#Providenciales, October 17, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – RTCIPF stepped up its operations aimed at curbing the proliferation of illegal firearms in the Country, Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force have recovered nine unlicensed firearms between September, 1st and October 15th, 2019 with one recovery in Grand Turk and 8 on the Island of Providenciales.

In addition, 35 rounds of ammunition were seized during various police operations which included random Stop Checks.

On Providenciales, Police have arrested 4 people on Suspicion of Possession of Illegal Firearm during the same period. Six persons were arrested on Suspicion of Murder and 3 persons arrested on Suspicion of Robbery.

Acting Commissioner of Police, Mr. Rodney Adams said, “We are actively trying to remove illegal firearms from our streets. We are happy to have nine less firearms out of the hands of thugs. The reduction in the number of illegal firearms will have a positive impact on the number of serious and violent crimes that are reported. We want to appeal to the community to help us with information with regards to illegal firearms in your neighbourhoods. If you want to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477”.

Release: TCI Police