BVI sees spike in gun-related arrests
The British Virgin Islands is grappling with an upward trend in gun-related crimes, reflected in the number of arrests made by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in November.
2024-12-13 18:12:33 - VI News Staff
According to the RVIPF’s latest arrest blotter, at least six individuals were charged with firearm-related offences last month. On November 15, police arrested 32-year-old Richard Baronville from Long Bush and 24-year-old Kahlim Smith from Nottingham Estate, charging them with possession of a prohibited firearm and unlawful possession of explosives.
Two days later, 20-year-old Daniel Maduro from Long Bush was charged with carrying a firearm without a license and unlawful possession of explosives. On November 29, 45-year-old Luiz Bethelmy from Great Mountain and Dania Castello were both charged with keeping a firearm without a license and unlawful possession of explosives. Additionally, 18-year-old Keanus Smart from Free Bottom was charged with possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and unlawful possession of explosives. Details of this incident were not disclosed.