Vern Frett has been charged after police found him with a Glock pistol and 11 rounds of ammunition during an operation in Baughers Bay.
According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Frey, 20, was arrested on Saturday, August 15, following a stop and check conducted during a joint operation involving the Armed Response Unit and Special Patrol Team.
Police said Frett was found in possession of the firearm and ammunition and was subsequently charged with Carrying a Firearm without a Licence, Unlawful Possession of Explosives, and Failing to Comply with an Order Given by Police.
He remains in police custody pending his appearance before the Magistrate’s Court.
The RVIPF said it continues to carry out proactive operations across the Territory as part of efforts to remove illegal firearms from communities and keep residents and visitors safe.
Police are urging anyone with information about illegal firearms or criminal activity to contact the Intelligence Unit at 368-9512 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 (TIPS).
According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Frey, 20, was arrested on Saturday, August 15, following a stop and check conducted during a joint operation involving the Armed Response Unit and Special Patrol Team.
Police said Frett was found in possession of the firearm and ammunition and was subsequently charged with Carrying a Firearm without a Licence, Unlawful Possession of Explosives, and Failing to Comply with an Order Given by Police.
He remains in police custody pending his appearance before the Magistrate’s Court.
The RVIPF said it continues to carry out proactive operations across the Territory as part of efforts to remove illegal firearms from communities and keep residents and visitors safe.
Police are urging anyone with information about illegal firearms or criminal activity to contact the Intelligence Unit at 368-9512 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 (TIPS).
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