Crime/Police
Five In Police Custody Following Guns And Ammo Seizure At Spooner’s Estate
An early morning raid by Royal Virgin Islands Police Force detectives resulted in the arrest of five persons following the discovery of four guns and a significant amount of ammunition at Spooner’s Estate on Tortola. Police confirmed that several divisions within the Force participated in the successful raids at two homes in Spooner’s Estate.
A high-powered weapon was amongst the recovered guns.
The RVIPF continues its territory-wide operations to reduce the number of illegal firearms on the streets of the Territory.
Individuals in possession of illegal weapons, or persons with information on suspected persons, or the locations where guns are being stored, are advised to
call the CrimeStoppers line 800-8477 (TIPS), or overseas call 1-284-800-8477. Alternatively, persons can contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit on 368-9339.