BASSETERRE, St. Kitts - THE Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force continues to see success in its bid to rid the Federation's streets of illegal firearms.
The organisation reports that a search operation was conducted last evening (Aug. 23) which resulted in a find of two guns and ammunition.
"A late night search on Tuesday... of two (2) empty lots of land in the Conaree area by officers of the Special Services Unit (SSU) resulted in the discovery and seizure of two (2) 9mm pistols and fifty one (51) rounds of ammunition."
The release indicated that the items were found buried in a hole.
"The two (2) black and silver Smith and Wesson 9mm pistols with six (6) rounds of 9mm ammunition and forty five (45) rounds of .45 caliber ammunition were found buried in a hole on one (1) of the lots. No one has been held accountable for the find."
The seizure of these items brings to 23 the number of firearms which has been removed from the Federation's streets.
The Police have advised that the "firearms will be forensically examined to determine the extent if any of their involvement in any criminal activity".
The Police communique quoted Commissioner of Police Ian Queeley as indicating that each removed firearm represents an instrument which could have been used in causing injury or death.
"...Our latest discovery within the last five (5) days is testament to the fact that our policing efforts are continuing to bear fruits...we have had a steady success in finding and removing these illegal firearms from our communities, every illegal firearm removed is one less instrument to inflict injury or death amongst our people. Further, I am appealing to the general public to stand up and be counted by providing the evidence required leading to the prosecution of these criminals."
