UPDATE: One of five charged for last week’s guns find
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force charged one of the five persons taken into custody in relation to the illegal firearms uncovered late last week.
Over the weekend, Stanley Albert Harris, 28, of Great Mountain was charged with one count of possession of a prohibited firearm, one count of unlawful possession of unlicenced firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.
He was also charged will failing to comply with a request of an officer under the new Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime Act. A series of operations late last week led officers of the Special Investigations and Criminal Investigations teams to the illegal weapons including a semi-automatic assault rifle and several rounds of ammunition.
Five persons, four males and one female, were originally in custody on suspicion of illegal firearm possession. Four were discharged pending further investigation.
Commissioner of Police Mark Collins commended the persistent efforts of his officers as they keep the pressure on those who intend to keep and carry these illegal weapons.
The RVIPF is continuing its effort to remove illegal weapons from the streets. Persons with information on those who have illegal weapons or where an illegal weapon is being hidden or stored are asked to contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339.
Previous Article: Five persons arrested in connection to 3 guns found
Operations led by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Special Investigations and Criminal Investigations teams resulted in the seizure of three illegal firearms including a semi-automatic assault rifle and several rounds of ammunition over the course of the last 24 hours.
As a result, five persons, four males and one female, are presently in police custody on suspicion of illegal firearm possession.
The names of the individuals are being withheld until charges are laid. A series of search warrants carried out on premises in Baughers Bay, Purcell Estate and Great Mountain uncovered the prohibited rifle along with a Glock pistol and handgun.
The RVIPF is continuing its effort to remove illegal weapons from the streets.
Persons with information on those who have illegal weapons or where an illegal weapon is being hidden or stored are asked to contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339.
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This is the kind of news I like to see. Keep up the good work RVIPF.
They were ask to turn in their gun but I guess they have criminal activities in the making they want to feel the hard way punishment should be harsh
LET IT BE THOSE VINCIES AGAIN , SO THESE HOLY HYPOCRITES HERE , CAN LET OUT THEIR EVIL SARCASTIC REMARKS ON THEM VINCIES , OR ,( SOME AH DEM ) MIGHT EXPLODE ?
LET IT BE THOSE VINCIES AGAIN , SO THESE HOLY HYPOCRITES HERE , CAN GET AN EXCUSE TO LET OUT THEIR EVIL SARCASTIC REMARKS ON THEM VINCIES , OR ,( SOME AH DEM ) MIGHT EXPLODE ?
What about those Vincies that have nothing good to say about the people and the country in which they are seeking a better life? You better keep your sarcasm to yourself. How many Tortolians are there in St. Vincent being sarcastic and committing mayhem? When you move to another man’s country for better opportunities or to make a better life for you and your family, you should follow the laws of the land. If you don’t, expect backlash. That’s what the Vincies would do if Tolians go there with their mess. Even America shipping home who make mess in their country. In fact, I am of the opinion that some that were shipped home to some of the various Caribbean countries are right here in the BVI. So, you, please. Go home or hush. I am ashamed when my country men go to another place and break their laws. They should know better. You are a disrespectful person and only in Tortola you do this nonsemse, blogging trash on the place you’re feeding on. Leave. We won’t miss you.
One thing about America, anyone can relocate to their land, but you have to follow the rules of the land. It does not matter where you are from, they will deport you back to your County after you serve your time you are escorted to a plane for the flight back to your Country.
Good work..Keep the pressure on .
Honestly all those men and woman who’s involved time coming to an embarrassing ending.
Tell that MOFO again! On here thrashing Virgin Islanders but still chasing the $US and can’t move elsewhere.
Corrupted a** place .. The young people are so deep in the foot steps of the elders my gosh
The article makes no reference was made to people from St. Vincent.
Just watch the videos. Boys big time
hunm all those guns from where are they coming from? and whom are those locals are allowing and receiving guns in bvi ? ask yourself those questions must be a local person investigate inmigration and customs? the water is clear!!
Nothing lasts forever……and its a shame what is considered music these days.
U OBVIOUSLY GOT TOUCHED , BUT HEY THE TRUTH ALWAYS HURT THOSE WHO ARE GUILTY , HEY I AIN’T TMYOUR ENEMY , SO DON’T TRY THAT SH*T / BUT THANKS FOR PROVING MY POINT , AS LONG AS YOU ARE A BLACK MAN , YOU BARE AN AFRICAN , * SO WHEN WE GOING BACK ??? ? OR YOU ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN PLAYING THE BLAME GAME
Not true. Just enter through our southern border and they let you right in with very little vetting.