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• Mar 26, 2023
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(PLTM) - During a stop/search operation, officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force uncovered a loaded firearm with several rounds of ammunition after a search of scooter rider revealed the illegal weapon.

Akeel Robinson, 34 of West End, was charged with carrying an illegal firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

Robinson will appear before Magistrate’s Court at the next available sitting.

Friday’s daytime stop/search operation also resulted in the arrest of Johnoi Frank, 19, of Horsepath for failing to stop at the request of police among of traffic offences.

Ten other persons were reported for various traffic violations, 96 tickets were issued, and ten motor scooters were detained.

Head of the Armed Response Team Acting Chief Inspector Dean Robin says the successful find and subsequent arrest is as a result of his team’s continued surveillance work targeting suspects and suspected areas.

Within the operation’s team were recruits still in training who received the needed field exposure in preparation for upcoming graduation and integration into the Force.

The Acting Chief Inspector notes such operations will continue Territory-wide and therefore appeals for persons who have witnessed or have any knowledge of firearms being discharged or any firearm-related information to call the anonymous Crime Tips line 800-8477 or the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339.