‘During the early hours of Christmas Day, persons reported the discharge of a firearm in the area of Blue Hills, Providenciales.
Following initial police enquiries officers mobilised quickly and later that morning executed a search warrant at a house in Blue Hills in what
was a police firearms operation.
A male person was arrested shortly after that and is assisting with their enquiries.
A police spokesman said that the police response to this report was swift and effective, resulting in one person being arrested, however, he
appealed for any witnesses to come forward and reminded the public that anyone can call Crime-Stoppers on 1 800 TIPS (8477) with information
relating to this incident or any other crime should they wish to help.
He continued that the police response shows our continuing commitment in responding quickly and effectively through our zero tolerance approach and
in taking the fight against crime to the criminal, in this instance while most people are celebrating Christmas Day morning.’
Assistant Commissioner of Police Dave Ryder and Detective Sargeant Calvin Chase, wish everyone a Happy and crime free Christmas and New Year.
But it wasn’t altogether a crime free holiday here in the nation’s capital as residents here awoke to news of two fires one at the vacant residence
of former Premier Michael Missick at Cork Tree Beach and the other at the very popular and only fish plant Missick’s fish market as well as the
adjoining Dominican food store on Front Street in the West Road district of Grand Turk.
That business establishment area has for years been the hang out spot for young and old alike, most of whom gather under the tree for a game of
dominoes, and to chat about the social issues confronting this country.
While Police have launched an investigation into both fires, speculation is rife that arson may have played a part in both fires.
Just a few weeks ago a vacant building, formerly used as storage area for TIMCO, was destroyed by fire, which also caused the adjacent Poop-Deck
fast food establishment to go up in flames.
This came on the heels of the fire at the Ona Glinton Primary School which resulted in the displacement of faculty, staff and students.
Those fires are still under investigation.
