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American held @ airport with loaded firearm- RVIPF

- was arrested while attempting to leave territory with said loaded firearm April 26, 2022, according to RVIPF
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it has arrested a male, age 52, from the United States of America for entering the territory via Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport with a loaded firearm. Photo: VINO/File
BEEF ISLAND, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it has arrested a male, age 52, from the United States of America for entering the territory via Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport with a loaded firearm.

The man had reportedly managed to pass through airport security undetected on April 21, 2022, but was arrested when he attempted to leave the territory with the said loaded firearm on April 26, 2022.

According to the RVIPF, in a press release today, April 27, 2022, initial inquiries indicate that the male entered the Territory on April 21, 2022, in possession of the weapon and was not checked by Immigration or Customs. “However, upon trying to depart the Territory on April 26, the weapon was found in his possession, and he was subsequently arrested by the Police stationed at the Airport,” the RVIPF stated in a press release.

Police did not state whether the man has since been charged but said inquiries are ongoing.

29 Responses to “American held @ airport with loaded firearm- RVIPF”

  • Outlaw (27/04/2022, 11:43) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    You see that, man entering the territory with loaded gun, not check by customs and immigration, but yet they want to accused the police of smuggling and trying to detain police boat, you ever hear such foolishness.
    • Correct (27/04/2022, 16:49) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      From I saw tha police smuggling business I smell a smear campaign. dem police lock up dem own for corruption. nothing from custom and immigration but the street know what goin on.
  • asking for a friend (27/04/2022, 12:20) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply
    is he white or black?
    • friend (27/04/2022, 13:38) Like (27) Dislike (1) Reply
      I heard he was blue...
    • Wayne DEAD (27/04/2022, 14:11) Like (12) Dislike (5) Reply
      What you think? Only white people can pass through without being checked. Those colonized minds at the airport believe once you white you right lol.
    • answer please (27/04/2022, 14:21) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
      Without knowing whether he is black or white I do not know whether to be supportive or to condemn him. It’s not fair to make me delay expressing my opinion.
      • WHAT!!! (27/04/2022, 18:11) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        “anawer please”
        A real ignorant question , the guy was carrying an illegal gun what the hell difference does it make what color his skin in so you can support him or not.
        RACIST!
    • @ asking for friends (27/04/2022, 15:11) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
      I leaning towards the person is a non-black
  • Really (27/04/2022, 12:31) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Just like the UK here has pure propaganda. Who can confirm this is true. Not what you you heard or glimpse.what might look real scheme but not real to a critical thinker. Here is getting rid of the money. You see the army was here some time back. Martial law will be here along with the social credit digital system also known as the beast system
  • okkkk (27/04/2022, 12:36) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wellsah
  • hmmm (27/04/2022, 13:29) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    Isn't there a question about firearms or weapons on the declaration form you need to fill in when entering the territory?
  • Will only say (27/04/2022, 14:08) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Do you believe in what you SEE.
  • Hmm (27/04/2022, 14:34) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    When island man come in his stuff is being checked all thoroughly. They looking for something to tell u that u have to pay duty. But look here now
  • questions (27/04/2022, 14:54) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    1. So this man didn't go through security in the country that he departed from?
    2. Did he declare his weapon on the entry form at all?
    • Listen (18/05/2022, 15:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      even if you full out the declare form you still have to get your bag scan. the officer on duty that day was under staff when the white man came in. now he leaving the scan was done and now them find it. security drop the ball as you didn't check this man bag when he came in on the 21st of April now its the 26 april how sad....
  • suspicious (27/04/2022, 15:05) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    Something smells rotten about this matter. I would not be surprised its a set up to make customs and immigration look bad. They wicked and deceptive like that. Keep focused my people!
  • wondering (27/04/2022, 15:20) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    "Initial inquiries indicate that the male entered the Territory on April 21, 2022, in possession of the weapon and was not checked by Immigration or Customs."

    Who did they make these initial inquiries from? Did the man himself admit to this? If not, how do they know that he came IN with the weapon when he wasn't checked on entry?
  • RedStorm (27/04/2022, 15:56) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is there a body scan camera at the airport , if not why! Get one of those machine please.
  • ausar (27/04/2022, 17:58) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    And you're sure he brought it in?
    Suppose he brought or acquired it here?

    Did he say he brought it here?

    I'm not understanding the math!

    Soo, customs and immigration is inept during the entrance process?
    Orr, was he allowed to pass through, due to insider information?

    I'm not understanding..I need further clarification!

    It's now obvious to all, that there needs to be inside investigation of this department, from top to bottom!
  • Maggie (27/04/2022, 18:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well we dont need him
  • NezRez (27/04/2022, 20:21) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    The question is, why was he traveling with a gun? Who was he going to shoot and why? Every other question doesn't matter, because no regular passenger would put themselves in jeopardy for carrying a gun.
    • Listen (18/05/2022, 16:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      really in a America once you have a valid license you can fly where ever with your load gun..
  • @NezRez (27/04/2022, 22:17) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Maybe it was a plot to hit someone. Just don’t understand how he got on a plane with a loaded gun.
  • Forbidden Truth (28/04/2022, 06:49) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply

    All sides full of sh** here, a lot of sh**.

  • T (28/04/2022, 15:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    He wss a black man with a white gun joker
  • gg (28/04/2022, 16:12) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    How can a man pass custom with a gun that make sense i pass wiht a small botle of cream an it show up is this real nah man
  • Hmm (29/04/2022, 16:52) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    It would seem, due to security checks, that perhaps he didn’t arrive with a weapon, but was leaving with one. That’s the only thing that makes sense to me.
    • Listen (18/05/2022, 15:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      no he came with it. the security never check the bag cause them was under staff that day.


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