Easter Monday (April 21), the Traffic Department of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force executed several operational activities across key areas in St. Kitts.

A series of Vehicular Checkpoints (VCPs) were conducted by officers of the department at Johnson Long Path and Southwell Way Road in Frigate Bay, St. Kitts.

As a result, one hundred and seven (107) traffic tickets for various offences were issued. They were for (but not limited to): Exceeding the speed limit – 40 tickets, Driving with a child without a seatbelt – 19 tickets, Driving with a child without a child seat – 11 tickets, Driving with a dark tinted windscreen – 9 tickets and Driving with dark tinted windows – 6 tickets.

During the operations, two individuals were arrested, for driving without a valid driver’s license and insurance. Both men were charged and later released on bail.

Seven vehicles and their occupants were also searched. No contraband was found, but items such as pen knives and a face mask were recovered.