Kyle Kabel, 26, of Valley, Virgin Gorda, was arrested and later formally charged during routine patrol on Virgin Gorda on March 27, 2026. Photo: RVIPF

Firearm and ammunition found in Kyle Kabel's possession by members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force on March 27, 2026. Photo: RVIPF

According to information from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), on Thursday, March 27, 2026, officers attached to the Virgin Gorda Police Station were on mobile patrol when they observed a male, Kyle Kabel, acting in a manner that aroused suspicion in the vicinity of a local establishment.

Officers approached the individual and conducted a search, during which a firearm was discovered on his person.

A subsequent search of a nearby vehicle, carried out in the presence of the individual, resulted in the discovery of a quantity of green vegetable matter suspected to be cannabis.

Kabel, 26, of Valley, Virgin Gorda, was subsequently arrested and later formally charged with carrying a firearm without a licence (Glock .45 Handgun), unlawful possession of explosives (five rounds of .45 calibre ammunition), and unlawful possession of a controlled drug (31grams of cannabis)

Zero tolerance

Kabel appeared before the Magistrate’s Court and was remanded to His Majesty’s Prison until May 2026. 

“The RVIPF continues to take a zero-tolerance approach to illegal firearms and controlled drugs. Members of the public are reminded that possession of illegal weapons and substances is a serious offence and will be dealt with accordingly,” the police statement added. 

The RVIPF is urging anyone with information relating to illegal firearms or drug activity to contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339 or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 (TIPS) or 284-800-8477 from overseas.