#TurksandCaicos, July 19, 2024 – Anti-crime operations across the Turks and Caicos Islands have so far resulted in the arrest of three persons, along with the seizure of four firearms, an assortment of ammunition and a quantity of drugs.
The suspects were arrested within 24 hours apart as Operation MIGHT took effect.
Operation MIGHT focuses on deterring criminal activities and harnesses the RT&CIPF’s total resources to disrupt criminals, thereby ensuring the safety and security of all communities within the TCI. Shortly after 4:40 am on July 09th, an Authority to Search was executed at the Back Salina, Grand Turk residence of a 30-year-old male.
During the search, some of the items officers found included:
- One firearm with an extended magazine
- A quantity of ammunition
- Cannabis The suspect remains in police custody.

In a separate operation conducted on the morning of July 08th, two male suspects—ages 25 and 37—were held in Dock Yard, Providenciales. One of the suspects has been on the run for the past eight months and is wanted for several murders, robberies and firearm-related offences. Both suspects were held around 4:30 a.m. after a party of officers executed a search warrant for firearms and ammunition.
On arrival, officers entered a dwelling where the two suspects were asleep.
When the officers searched the premises, three firearms- two pistols and one shotgun-an assortment of ammunition and a quantity of drugs were found. The illegal items were seized, and the men were arrested.
Following the find, Commissioner of Police Edvin Martin expressed gratitude to the public and police for their assistance in retrieving the illegal firearms.
“The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of our community. The discovery and seizure of these illegal items highlight our commitment to tackling crime and protecting the TCI.
“We appreciate the cooperation of the community in these efforts. The ease with which firearms enter the country is frightening, and more needs to be done to eliminate lawbreakers and those intending to harm. “Operation MIGHT will continue as the RT&CIPF remains relentless in flushing out criminal elements and ensuring they do not feel at ease.”
Commissioner Martin also warned individuals harbouring criminals, “I urge the community to stop shielding those causing havoc. Officers will be enforcing the laws, especially the Anti-Gang Ordinance, which addresses the concealment of gang members. The law states you can spend more than ten years in jail if found to be harbouring gangsters. We encourage residents to report any suspicious activities to the police and to remain vigilant.”
Anyone with information on illegal activities or knowledge of illegal firearms is asked to contact the nearest Police Station, Crime Stoppers, at 1-800-8477 or 911.
Additionally, the RTCIPF asks persons to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app and provide information