In the early hours of Saturday morning, 18th June, about 12:37am, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Millennium Highway, Blue Hills, Providenciales.
The Police said that officers on patrol were dispatched to the scene where they saw a two-car motor vehicle accident. The Officers initial inquiries revealed that one of the drivers involved in the accident fled the scene in a separate vehicle.
The Officers reported that they observed the other driver who was met on scene, limping due to the collision. However, the man refused medical assistance, despite complaining of pain. Further Police inquiries revealed that the driver was not a holder of a valid Turks and Caicos Islands Driver’s license. As a result, the Officers warned him of intended prosecution for the offences of Unlicensed Driving and Use of Motor Vehicle Without Insurance.
Minutes later, at about 12:58am, the Officers who were attending the scene received pertinent information from the 911 Control Room which resulted in additional support from Officers who were instructed to attend the scene. The Police said that they then conducted a search of the surrounding area of the collision site.
During the search, Officers recovered a firearm with a magazine loaded with ammunition determined to be an AK-47. The driver was subsequently cautioned and arrested for Carrying Firearm and Ammunition. The male is currently in Police Custody as the investigation continues.
