Five firearms and a sum of money have been seized during recent police operations in Dominica. The announcement was made by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Inspector Alleyne Maximea during a press conference held Friday at Police Headquarters.
The operations were conducted with support from the Regional Security System (RSS), whose personnel are currently on the island assisting local law enforcement in efforts to eliminate illegal firearms.
“Members of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force, with the support of the Regional Security System [RSS], have been engaged in exercises islandwide,” Maximea stated. “To date, we have recovered five firearms and a sum of money, which was seized for the purpose of investigations.”
He confirmed that the operation is ongoing.
Maximea stressed that possession of an unlicensed or illegal firearm is a criminal offense.
“The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force is not going to tolerate, and will not tolerate, any person who has in his or her possession a firearm without the prescribed license,” he warned. “Members of the police force will not spare any effort in finding those persons and dealing with them in keeping with the provisions of the law.”
To maintain peace and security across the island, Maximea said the police welcome assistance from all sectors of society.
“We are therefore appealing to the citizenry, the churches, local groups, clubs, all civic-minded people to provide any information which will assist in the removal of these illegal weapons from our streets,” he urged.
He added, “I often say that there is no smart bullet, so it is the responsibility of all of us to join our efforts in getting rid of the illegal firearms which are on our streets.”
Maximea also thanked the officers who continue to work diligently to ensure Dominica remains safe and peaceful.
