Men Released Without Charge in Firearm Case as Investigation Continues

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that two men arrested in connection with a firearm and ammunition recovery on Thursday, April 24, have been released from custody without charge.

According to an RVIPF statement, the men were discharged due to insufficient evidence at this stage to clearly establish a link between them and the recovered items.

The initial incident occurred during the early morning hours of April 24, when officers responded to a report of two masked men seen near a popular local bank. Upon arrival, officers recovered a firearm and several rounds of ammunition, leading to the arrest of the two masked individuals.

Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool praised the officers involved for their swift response.

The investigation remains active as detectives work to uncover further details.

The RVIPF remains committed to thoroughly pursuing all leads and will provide additional updates as new information becomes available.

The police are urging anyone with information related to this incident to contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 or from overseas at (284) 800-8477.