Published 18 August 2022
Basseterre
Buckie Got It, St.Kitts and Nevis News Source
FIREARM, AMMUNITION FOUND FOLLOWING SEARCH ON PREMISES
Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 18, 2022 (RSCNPF): Two (2) individuals are currently in Police custody in relation to a firearm that was found in the Newtown area on August 18, 2022
Members of the Anti-Narcotics Unit executed a search on a premises at East Street, Newtown early this morning. As a result, one (1) Taurus semi-automatic PT738 .380 pistol with 6 rounds of .380 ammunition were found. The items were taken into custody along with an individual who lives on the premises and another individual.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing. This find brings the total number of illegal firearms taken off the streets to six (6).
