Suspect Held; Another Firearm Recovered in Operation MIGHT

#TurksandCaicos, July 19, 2024 – At approximately 2 pm on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, acting on information, raided a residence in Blue Hills, Providenciales.

Several people ran off in separate directions during the raid, but one male was detained.

During a search of a bag recovered, officers discovered a firearm, along with one magazine and nine rounds of ammunition.

The 42-year-old male suspect resided in Blue Hills and was arrested for possession of a firearm and ammunition. This latest firearm seizure brings to five the number of illegal firearms found within 72 hours under Operation MIGHT.

Operation MIGHT is a testament to our commitment to community safety. It focuses on deterring criminal activities while harnessing the RT&CIPF’s total resources to disrupt criminality.

The RT&CIPF wishes to thank the public for their cooperation and willingness to provide information on illegal activities. We renew our calls for anyone with information on illegal activities or knowledge of illegal firearms 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