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Police Investigate Firearms And Ammunition Seizure In Nevis

10 Jul, 2026Admin
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Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 10, 2026 — The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is investigating the discovery and seizure of several firearms and a significant quantity of ammunition in Nevis.

On July 9, 2026, at approximately 11:15 a.m., Police responded to Colquhouns Estate, Nevis, following the discovery of firearms and ammunition inside a forty-foot shipping container located outside a private residence. The container, which contained personal items belonging to the homeowner, had been shipped from Canada.

A search of the container by officers of the Customs Enforcement Department in Nevis resulted in the discovery of fifteen (15) firearms, including rifles, pistols, and revolvers, along with an assortment of more than 1,500 rounds of ammunition of various calibres.

The firearms and ammunition were immediately secured and handed over to the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force for forensic examination and further investigation.

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is working closely with the Customs Enforcement Department and other relevant law enforcement partners to determine the circumstances surrounding the shipment. 

As this remains an active investigation, no further details can be disclosed at this time.