BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – THE Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force continues to reap success in relation to the removal of illegal firearms from the streets, with the most recent taking place a couple of days ago.
The force’s Press and Public Relations Office issued a communiqué yesterday (Jul. 7) which explained that on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 officers recovered a .38 revolver from the Newtown area.
“At approximately 10:00 p.m. while the police were conducting a routine patrol in the Neverson Street, Newtown area they recovered one (1) .38 revolver. The illegal firearm was taken into police custody for further process and analysis.”
The release further informs that no one has been held answerable for the offence and the authorities are making the necessary investigations.
This find inched the number of firearms seized for the year to 29.
Any person with knowledge applicable to this incident is kindly asked to lend their assistance to the police by handing over the information to them. Members of the Criminal Investigations Department can be contacted at 465-2241 ext 230 or 220.
All are reminded that information can be given on condition of anonymity, and any information received will be handled in the strictest of confidence.
