3 firearms, large cache of ammo recovered in Purcell Estate; Man on bail arrested
During the search of a location at Purcell Estate, Tortola, a team of officers reportedly encountered a suspicious male known to be on bail with nightly curfew conditions. The individual attempted to flee on foot but was pursued and arrested by the officers.
“A subsequent search of his possessions and of the area where he was initially seen resulted in the recovery of three (3) firearms, two (2) of which were high-powered assault rifles, as well as a large cache of assorted ammunition,” the RVIPF stated in a press release today, Sunday, August 25, 2024.
Police said investigation into the weapons is ongoing, with the primary objective of determining whether they are linked to other crimes.
Police seeking to dismantle criminal gang- Jacqueline E. Vanterpool
Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool said this is a significant achievement in the efforts of the RVIPF to dismantle a criminal gang believed to be responsible for several firearm-related crimes on Tortola in recent weeks.
She commended the officers for their dedication, bravery, and willingness to go above and beyond to protect the community.
“The RVIPF is committed to investigating and apprehending criminal offenders who continue to flout the law and create mayhem in the community,” Vanterpool stated.
The Acting CoP also encouraged members of the public to provide the police with any information they may have regarding these or any other type of criminal activities.
Persons with information can confidentially call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800- 8477 (TIPS) or the RVIPF Intelligence Department at 368-9339. Police said all information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
On Friday evening, August 23, 2024, a man was arrested and an offensive weapon and illegal drugs seized in a police operation on Tortola.
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46 Responses to “3 firearms, large cache of ammo recovered in Purcell Estate; Man on bail arrested”
It just goes to show what is proactive Police about and being observant plus the Police must take control of the streets.
Take it fromvthe horses mouth. I am telling you. Not asking.
Popularity doesn't make you a good Police.
This government needs to step up and deliver. We risk loosing our tourism industry due to this kind of foolishness and the infrastructure that is a blight on our landscape. For shame on you!!!
She is the biggest two-tongue hypocritical viper. Hardly anyone in the organization trusts her. Ask her own people. She will say one thing in front your face and cut your throat behind your back almost instantly. Love meddling in everyone's personal life is her trait.
Honest
Trustworthy
Belonger
Years of Experince
Holds people to account
Will carry on with the mission to rid the organisation with corrupt and bad officers
In india you can get a license for fire arm if there is a direct threat to your life.
The lack of protection & lack of common sense, & dignity for the individual to protect themselves is a direct driver for persons desire to be illegally armed. Had those gun men in their skirmish ran into where everyone was hiding even 20 of us unarmed citizens could not stop one. Afterwards when the dust settled the guy was laying there shot. Its my belief everyone has a right to protect themselves.
The 100+ unsolved murders speak to that.
friend in Tortola to send back to the states. Every time these particular Stoutts are contacted they don't return
the property. My friend still in the BVI has asked them over and over years now. I had to return to the states
in Oct 2018 it got so bad in the VI. Vanterpool must have seen all the emails along with the commissioner. No
answer. If she's such a good and honest cop, believes in the law and all that -- then return my property. Its
an assortment of things including a pair of Kurzweil syntheiszers. Not many around. If you've seen them, they
are probably mine and considered stolen. Vanterpool, for Gods sakes six years now.