On Saturday 18th June 2022, at about 12:37 am, the Police Control room received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Millennium Highway, Blue Hills, Providenciales. Officers on patrol were dispatched to the scene. The Officers saw a two-car motor vehicle accident. Initial inquiries revealed that one of the drivers involved in the accident fled the scene in a separate vehicle.
The Officers observed that the other driver who was met on scene, limped as a result of the collision, however, he refused medical assistance, despite complaining of pain. Further Police inquiries revealed that the driver was not the holder of a valid Turks and Caicos Islands Driver’s license. As a result, he was warned of intended prosecution for Unlicensed Driving and Use of Motor Vehicle Without Insurance offenses.
At about 12:58 am, RTCIPF Officers attending the scene of a motor vehicle received certain information from the 911 Control Room. As a result of the information received, additional support Officers were instructed to attend the scene. Police then conducted a search of the surrounding area of the collision site.
During the search, Officers recovered a long-arm firearm with a magazine loaded with ammunition. The driver was cautioned and arrested for Carrying Firearm and Ammunition.
The male is currently in Police Custody as the investigation continues.
Acting Commissioner of Police, Mr. Rodney Adams stated, “I want to recognize all the Officers involved in this firearm recovery, especially the Force Silver Commander at the time, whose leadership and diligence effected the safe recovery and removal of this high-powered, illegal firearm, which has no place in our communities. This is another success as RTCIPF continues the work to keep our communities safe. This was outstanding teamwork by RTCIPF Officers and again, I commend the team for a job well done.”