11 persons charged with traffic violations over the weekend

Akeem Robinson of West End has been charged with carrying an illegal firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

The 34-year-old was arrested on Sunday, March 26 by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) during a day-time stop/search operation in Tortola.

A police statement said Akeem was riding a scooter when he was stopped by the police. The illegal gun and ammunition were found on his person.

He will appear before a magistrate at the next court sitting.

Head of the Armed Response Team Acting Chief Inspector Dean Robin said the “successful find and subsequent arrest is as a result of his team’s continued surveillance work targeting suspects and suspected areas. Within the operation’s team were recruits still in training who received the needed field exposure in preparation for upcoming graduation and integration into the Force.”

On Friday, March 24, Johnoi Frank was charged with failing to stop at the request of the police.

The 19-year-old Horsepath, Tortola, resident was also charged with several other traffic offences.

Ten other persons were charged with various traffic violations, 96 tickets were issued, and ten motor scooters were detained.

The RVIPF is appealing to persons who have witnessed, or have any knowledge of guns being discharged, or any firearm-related information to call the anonymous Crime Tips line 800-8477 or the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339.

Stop/Search operations will continue Territory-wide, the police statement confirmed.