Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force arrested a man on Thursday, 6th October 2022, wanted in connection with firearm-related offenses.

Reports indicate, at around 9.45 am, the Response and Operations Unit intercepted a car along Airport Road in the vicinity of Alice & Alice Plaza, having identified the driver as a person of interest in gang-related serious criminal activities. The vehicle he was traveling in was searched and a quantity of marijuana was found.

Ag ASP and Divisional Commander Randy Ellis said: “Our officers from the Response and Operations Unit continue to be vigilant during the execution of their duties. I am very proud of the officers involved who continue to risk their lives by ensuring the safety of the communities and law-abiding citizens. We will continue our relentless exercises, which may, at times, be inconvenient to the public. Additionally, members of the public are reminded to provide any information which can lead to the capture of suspected criminals causing mayhem within the TCI.”

The public is being advised to notify the closest police station or to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 and give any information of illegal activity anonymously.