Officers from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) Tactical Unit recovered a firearm while conducting mobile patrols in the Kew Town area.
As the team approached a convenient store on Musgrove Close, officers observed a group of seven males gathered outside. One male, carrying a shoulder bag, which raised suspicion, prompting officers to search all seven individuals. Nothing illegal was found in their possession.
However, during a field search of the immediate area, officers discovered a black knapsack resting on a table. Upon inspection, a firearm and several rounds of ammunition were found inside the bag.
The firearm and its contents were seized and processed for further investigation. No arrests were made at the scene, and inquiries are ongoing.
As of October 2nd, 2025, the following statistics have been shared with RTC News, where 18 fire arms have been recovered as of October 2nd, 2025.
Breakdown by Location:
o Five Cays – 4
o Kew Town – 3
o Blue Hills – 8
o Grace Bay – 1
o North Caicos – 1
o Grand Turk – 1
The proactive work of our officers in Kew Town underscores the Force’s unwavering commitment to keeping residents and visitors safe. We continue to appeal to the public to play their part by reporting suspicious activity or information about illegal firearms.
Contact the police immediately at 911 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or by using the Crime Stoppers P3 app.
