The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has recovered three illegal firearms and 117 rounds of ammunition from the streets of the Territory in recent weeks as investigations continue into recent incidents.
According to the RVIPF, officers recovered one Glock pistol with one magazine and 17 rounds of 9mm ammunition, along with two high-powered rifles, three rifle magazines and 100 rounds of 5.56 calibre ammunition.
Police said all of the recovered items have been secured and submitted for forensic examination as investigations continue.
The RVIPF described the seizures as a significant disruption to the circulation of illegal firearms in the Territory, adding that removing the weapons and ammunition reduces the potential for serious violence.
Acting Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger said police understand the public’s concern about violence in the community.
“While I cannot comment on the specifics of active investigations, I want to assure the community that our officers are working tirelessly and making meaningful progress,” Ullger said.
He added that the removal of the firearms demonstrates the Force’s commitment to making the Virgin Islands safer.
The RVIPF is urging anyone with information about illegal firearms or suspicious activity to contact its Intelligence Unit at 368-9512 or Crime Stoppers at 800-8477, or (284) 800-8477 from overseas. Police said all information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
According to the RVIPF, officers recovered one Glock pistol with one magazine and 17 rounds of 9mm ammunition, along with two high-powered rifles, three rifle magazines and 100 rounds of 5.56 calibre ammunition.
Police said all of the recovered items have been secured and submitted for forensic examination as investigations continue.
The RVIPF described the seizures as a significant disruption to the circulation of illegal firearms in the Territory, adding that removing the weapons and ammunition reduces the potential for serious violence.
Acting Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger said police understand the public’s concern about violence in the community.
“While I cannot comment on the specifics of active investigations, I want to assure the community that our officers are working tirelessly and making meaningful progress,” Ullger said.
He added that the removal of the firearms demonstrates the Force’s commitment to making the Virgin Islands safer.
The RVIPF is urging anyone with information about illegal firearms or suspicious activity to contact its Intelligence Unit at 368-9512 or Crime Stoppers at 800-8477, or (284) 800-8477 from overseas. Police said all information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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