Illegal Firearm Recovered

Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force recovered an illegal firearm following an incident in North Caicos earlier today.

Shortly after 2:30 PM, officers responded to reports that a male had threatened members of the public with a firearm at a business establishment, located on the road to Bottle Creek.

Tactical Unit and Serious Crime officers initiated an operation and observed a vehicle traveling along Kew, with no license plates.

The vehicle was subsequently stopped, two occupants, a male and female, were taken into custody.

Officers recovered a black handgun following a search.

Both individuals are now in custody on suspicion of carrying a firearm.

The RT&CIPF continues to take a zero-tolerance stance against illegal firearms.

We ask that you contact the nearest police station, 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to anonymously provide any information regarding illegal firearms.

Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information anonymously.