Police have recovered a high-powered firearm and matching ammunition following a joint operation conducted in St. Paul’s, St. Kitts, on November 15^th between 3 PM and 5 PM.

Officers of the Special Services Unit (SSU) and the Joint Security Operations Tactical Team (JSOTT) executed a search warrant on the premises of Bishen Daniel of Station Street, St. Paul’s.

Officers recovered one (1) Soviet SKS 7.62 rifle and fifty-six (56) rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, during the operation. Mr. Daniel, who was present during the search, and the weapon were subsequently taken into Police custody.

On Tuesday November 18^th, Mr. Daniel was charged at the Basseterre Police Station for the offences of Possession of Firearm and Possession of Ammunition.