Illegal Firearm Recovered; Four detained
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Response and Operations Team, this morning arrested four males and seized an illegal firearm and ammunition.
According to police reports, while on patrol, the officers noticed a white vehicle, with four occupants parked in the vicinity of a financial institution located in Downtown Providenciales around 3:30 a.m.
The officers conducted a stop search and discovered a firearm containing a magazine with ammunition.
The suspects ages 31 and 37 are from Haiti, while the remaining two – ages 52 and 27 are from the Bahamas and are currently in police custody assisting with investigations.
Commenting on the illegal firearm and ammunition found, Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting said: “There has been a renewed effort on the part of RTCIPF, to rid the streets of illegal firearms, given that for the year, of the seven homicides, six were committed, with illegal firearms. The number of illegal firearms in the country is fueling violent crime. The RTCIPF has recovered four firearms for the year. I wish to point out and warn criminals that the RTCIPF will not cower from our responsibilities, and we will not be shying away from enforcing our duties. To my officers who on a daily basis place their lives on the line to protect and defend the law abiders of the TCI, I salute you. Thank you for your dedication, commitment, and service.”
Robbery Accused Charged
A man who allegedly robbed a business place has been charged by detectives of the Serious
Crime Unit of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force.
The accused, Spencer Missick, 68, of Nassau, Bahamas, was charged on June 15, with
Robbery; Contrary to Section 3 of the Offences Against the Person Ordinance Chapter 3.08.
The charge stemmed from a June 07th, incident that occurred in the Long Bay district.
In an unrelated matter, a 33-year-old Haiti national has been charged with Illegal Entry.
Daniel Jean was charged on June 11th by the Serious Crime Unit.
The charge against Mr. Jean state that on May 19th, the said offense was committed, in
Contravention of Section 34(1) of the Immigration Ordinance Chapter 3.08.
Both accused are expected to appear in Court next week.
