On Friday, March 1, Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force conducted a planned operation in the vicinity of the basketball court in Purcell Estate.

During the search, two firearms, several rounds of ammunition, a large quantity of marijuana, and a quantity of crack cocaine were found. Four persons were taken into custody for questioning in relation to items found.

The RVIPF is urging persons who may have knowledge of persons in possession of illegal firearms to confidentially call the Crime Stoppers line 800-8477 (TIPS) or overseas call 1-284-800-8477 with the relevant information; or contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368 9339.