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Five in custody following seizure of 3 illegal firearms

September 24th, 2022 | Tags: arrest RVIPF Guns Special Operation BVI
Operations led by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Special Investigations and Criminal Investigations teams have resulted in the seizure of three illegal firearms including a semi-automatic assault rifle and several rounds of ammunition the force has revealed. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Operations led by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Special Investigations and Criminal Investigations teams have resulted in the seizure of three illegal firearms including a semi-automatic assault rifle and several rounds of ammunition the force has revealed.

As a result, five persons which include four males and one female, are presently in police custody on suspicion of illegal firearm possession the force said in a Friday, September 23, 2022, update. 

Police have indicated that the names of the individuals are being withheld until charges are laid.

A series of search warrants carried out on premises in Baughers Bay, Purcell Estate and Great Mountain uncovered the prohibited rifle along with a Glock pistol and handgun.

The RVIPF added that is continuing its effort to remove illegal weapons from the streets.

Persons with information on those who have illegal weapons or where an illegal weapon is being hidden or stored are asked to contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339.

9 Responses to “Five in custody following seizure of 3 illegal firearms ”

  • scat (24/09/2022, 14:39) Like (29) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lock them up!
  • ThEM VIN SEE AGEAIN (24/09/2022, 15:44) Like (2) Dislike (9) Reply
    WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU / LEAVE YOUR DIRTY HABITS AT HOME , YOU GIVIND THESE HOLY PEOPLE AN EXCUSE TO FLEX OFF ON ALL VINCIES ,JUST DRINK YO GRAMO AND AMD RIP ????
  • Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin Islands (24/09/2022, 16:40) Like (3) Dislike (18) Reply
    What a big shame. The self proclaimed "Nature Little Secret that has advertised us to the visitors , also as "BVI LOVE" lead by Andrew A. Fahie, former Premier and deputy Premier Natalio Sajande Wheatley, now current Premier is not only an elegal drugs infested, and guns outlaw oversea territory of thr UK.
    Many have argued the the former governor, jaspert was not only racist, but that he was also a liar. Not only that cats ( cover up secrets) came out of the bag, but also rats (more denialed criminal activities) also came out too, and continuing, if you know what I mean. Do you? Yes you do unless you are still sleeping.
    • Local (24/09/2022, 20:34) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply

      @ Native senior citizen of the british virgin island you sound like an @$$ which country dont have guns and drug problem stop blaming the Premier past or present , Premier cant stop anyone from buying a gun or running drugs.

  • @NATIVE CITIZEN (24/09/2022, 20:45) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    You really old & miserable. Rock some more in your chair.
  • Native Senior Citizen of the Bitish Virgin Islands q (25/09/2022, 03:34) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    The choice is ours to mak
  • Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin Islands (25/09/2022, 03:45) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    In reference to elegal drugs and guns, the choice is ours to make. Begin resetting or continue regretting
  • wise up (26/09/2022, 07:03) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Haven't Governments now and many before made laws on and about illegal weapons whereby its an automatic penalty for such?
    Yet when they arrest a culprit he/she gets away with a hand shake depending on who it is.
    If you set a firm penalty (a fixed charge) no Lawyer should be allowed to get leniency for his/her client.
    Why make laws then?.


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