BASSETERRE, St. Kitts - The series of operations to improve safety and security on the island continued on Friday 9th October 2009, when officers of the Traffic Department and other stations, assisted by members of the St.Kitts-Nevis Defence Force, conducted a Vehicle Check Point (VCP) operation on the outskirts of Basseterre.

Motorists entering Basseterre from the eastern, western and northern sides of the island were stopped and their vehicles checked for compliance with the traffic laws. 

Eighteen vehicles were found to be heavily tinted beyond what the law permits, and were required to have the tints removed. 

Twenty drivers were issued with traffic tickets for offences ranging from driving with defective number plates to driving unlicensed vehicle. 

Two vehicles that were found to be uninsured were seized and detained in police custody. Again the High Command of the Police Force wishes to thank members of the travelling public for their cooperation with the security forces during these operations.