Published 11 June 2025
Buckie Got It
St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Firearms Recovered In Phillips’ Area
Basseterre, St. Kitts – 11 June 2025 – The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has recovered two illegal firearms and a quantity of ammunition during a targeted operation in the Phillips’ area. This most recent recovery brings the total number of illegal firearms seized so far this year to eleven (11), along with one hundred and ten (110) rounds of ammunition.
At approximately 3:34 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, a team of officers from the Special Services Unit (SSU) conducted a search of an abandoned building in the Phillips’ area. During the operation, officers discovered one (1) Hi-Point ACP .45 calibre pistol with nine (9) matching rounds of ammunition and one (1) .38 Special revolver with three (3) matching rounds of ammunition.
This recovery represents another important step in the RSCNPF’s ongoing campaign to reduce the proliferation of illegal firearms and protect the safety of all residents. The removal of these weapons from circulation helps to disrupt criminal activity and preserve public order.
No individuals have been held accountable in relation to this discovery at this time. Investigations are active, and the RSCNPF urges anyone with information that may assist to come forward.
The Force remains resolute in its commitment to maintaining peace and security across the Federation through sustained, intelligence-led policing operations.
