BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – AS members of the security forces upped the ante in their effort to rid the streets of illegal firearms, a man is currently in police custody after he was found with a revolver and a quantity of ammunition.
According to a police communiqué, yesterday (Feb.26), while members of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force were on a joint patrol in The Village area, a member of the patrol had observed a man carrying what appeared to be a firearm.
On seeing the ranks, the man ran but he was pursued and apprehended shortly after.
“A search of the area resulted in the discovery of a .38 revolver with five (5) rounds of ammunition. The firearm was taken into Police custody. Members of the Crime Scene Unit visited and processed the scene. Police investigations into the matter are ongoing,” the communiqué read.
Yesterday’s find brings to six, the number of illegal firearms taken off the Federation’s streets.
“Citizens and residents are reminded that we all have a role to play in keeping communities safe. Help rid our society of illegal firearms by sharing information. Persons are asked to report all suspicious activity or information about illegal activity to the Police by dialling the Crime Hotline at 707,” it added.