RVIPF reports 183% spike in robberies
He told media operatives, “In the period January to April of 2024, we had six robberies, three of which were gun-related. In that same period this year, we have seen 19 robberies — 17 of which involved the use of firearms.” According to the Deputy Commissioner, “This means that robberies have increased by 14 incidents —some 183 per cent— and nearly all are firearm-related.”
Money & Jewellery
According to the Acting Deputy Commissioner, bars, pubs, and other cash-intensive establishments have become primary targets, with offenders seeking money and jewellery from patrons. To this end, he warned that law-abiding citizens remain at risk of becoming ‘unwitting victims,’ particularly in the case of robberies.
Meanwhile, providing an update of the police's response, Davis disclosed that since January, the RVIPF has ramped up its proactive measures, including enhanced nighttime patrols, strategic deployment of officers, and collaborative investigations with both local and international partners.
This, he said, has led to tangible results. “We were able to recover nine firearms — one more than in the same period last year — and 397 rounds of ammunition, which is 194 more than we recovered last year.”
Additionally, he recalled that just a few weeks ago, Patrols thwarted a robbery and recovered a firearm with six rounds of ammunition, and earlier this year, “we recovered 200 rounds of ammunition during a routine stop in the Cane Garden Bay area.”
RVIPF, according to Davis, also “recovered 40 kilograms of cocaine with a street value of $4 million. We have also recovered over $20,000 in bulk cash. Several pieces of evidence have been recovered, and a number of individuals arrested — some of whom remain in custody.”
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22 Responses to “RVIPF reports 183% spike in robberies”
So only outdoor bars on the beach and elevated lookouts!
Lets see what they gonna say when we stun gun one of their wicked @$$. It seems like one cannot go out and have a drink, well in my case an Ice Tea (lol), some conversation and relaxation with our friends. We can't even try to do so at home either, because they even rob us there. Hopefully, the Churches, beaches and our daily morning/evening walks remain safe. Be cautios everyone! If you see something, please say something. The life you safe might not only be yours but mines and others as well. We are our brothers & sisters, keeper. God bless y'all.
will there ever be a CoI into the reason why so many unsolved crimes
Or the CoI is simply for a particular set of people