Stolen property was also recovered, he said, noting that further operations are planned.īotting said that his officers will be relentless in hunting down and apprehending those criminals intent on causing harm to the communities of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Property, inclusive of ammunition and masks, believed to be used in the perpetration of criminal acts were seized." “As a result, seven persons were arrested for crime-related matters, and they remain in custody as suspects in active police investigations. “A total of 58 officers consisting of joint teams from tactical, armed and investigations units, supported by police dogs and forensic teams formed part of the multi-pronged operation in areas where gang killings and violence have erupted," he said. In a release, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said the coordinated operation saw items related to potential gang-related violence, including ammunition seized.Ĭommissioner of Police, Trevor Botting said: “Yesterday’s intelligence-led operation in Dock Yard directly targeted those whom we believe have been involved in serious crime and gang-related activity. Operation Anaconda, as the exercise is called, targeted several premises which were the prime areas linked to serious crime. The exercise was carried out in DockYard around 3.30 pm on Tuesday. Seven people have been arrested for crime-related matters following a police exercise in Turks and Caicos.
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