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Accused gunman slapped with 3 charges after attempted robbery

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has recovered a firearm from 21-year-old Jahnoi Frank following an attempted armed robbery that took place after 9 pm on June 14.

The RVIPF reported they recovered a 9mm semi-automatic pistol with a magazine containing three live rounds, which was used in the attempted armed robbery in Lower Estate, Tortola. A lone masked man reportedly attempted to steal another man’s jewellery by accosting him with a handgun.

According to the police, Frank has been charged with Attempted Robbery, Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence, Carrying a Firearm without a Licence, and Possession of Explosives.

Frank remains in police custody pending his court appearance.

The alleged victim sought treatment at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital and has since been released.

The Commissioner of Police, Mark Collins, commended the officers for their bravery and quick, effective response in the matter. He also renewed the commitment of the police force to prevent and reduce crimes in the territory.

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  1. Lowlife bum says:

    Want to beat and rob people for their own things SMH

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  2. What!!! says:

    Great work by the police, hope the court follows through and starts taking these gun cases seriously.

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  3. Windy says:

    Young Black male with earthly ties to the upper Caribbean
    and its CARICOM sepsis.

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  4. Sad says:

    Just the other day this young man got jumped and beaten bloody by múltiple lower estate boys while walking by himself some weeks ago..Do better young men

    • Miss Take says:

      His attackers need licks..he survived and intact to the extent he illegally armed and ready to commit murder and thief…chuupps!

  5. Mugshot says:

    Where’s the mugshot, the public need to be aware

  6. One day says:

    These little parasites is going to walk in the wrong persons home and is going to get lullaby. And when it happens I hope the parent is not out here hollering he was a good boy. Good boys don’t go around breaking into peoples home and robbing people.

  7. maria louisa varlack says:

    there is nothing good about the british virgin islands

  8. Anonymous says:

    Go back to france

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