Police arrested and charged two men in connection with the recovery of an illegal firearm in Verchilds, St. Kitts, on Wednesday November 12^th.

Officers of the Special Services Unit (SSU) attempted to stop a vehicle with three occupants during a targeted operation. According to a police communique, “the driver refused to comply, resulting in a police pursuit. The vehicle was intercepted along a dirt road in the Verchilds area.”

One passenger, Dejaun Daniel of Verchilds Village, attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended. The driver, Kallicharan Woodley of Mount Idle, Sandy Point, was also detained. The third occupant escaped and remains at large.

A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of a Glock 17 Gen 6 pistol, five (5) 9mm rounds of ammunition, and an empty magazine. The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene and collected some evidential items. The vehicle was seized and transported to Police custody for further examination. Investigations into this matter are ongoing.

On November 15^th, both Mr Daniel and Mr Woodley were formally charged at the Basseterre Police Station with Possession of Firearm, Possession of Ammunition, and Possession of Magazine.