J'can arrested at TCI airport after bullets allegedly found in his luggage
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COCKBURN TOWN, Turks and Caicos Islands, CMC – A Jamaican man who is a member of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) was arrested on Saturday after he was allegedly found with several rounds of ammunition, authorities there have revealed.
He is also a former member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
The bullets were allegedly found concealed in the policeman’s suitcase during routine security screening at the Howard Hamilton International Airport.
A statement released by the RT&CIPF said the ammunition was identified by airport security personnel who alerted the police.
It alleged, too, that additional ammunition was found during a secondary search operation at the policeman’s home.
An investigation has commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the find, the release stated.
“The RT&CIPF emphasizes that all officers are held to the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and compliance within the law,” said the statement.
“Any breach, whether administrative or criminal, will be addressed in a fair, proportionate, and lawful manner.”
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