A 30-year-old Luck Hill man has been charged after Royal Virgin Islands Police Force officers recovered an illegal firearm and ammunition during a routine patrol in the Fat Hogs Bay area.
According to a police press release, shortly after midnight on Tuesday, 21st July 2026, officers on patrol observed a male engaging in illegal activities in the Fat Hog’s Bay area. Further inquiries resulted in the recovery of a 9mm pistol containing 15 rounds of ammunition.
The male, identified as Tiejie Henley of Luck Hill, was arrested and subsequently charged with Carrying a Firearm without a License and Unlawful Possession of Explosives. He remains in police custody pending his appearance before the Magistrate’s Court.
The RVIPF continues to encourage members of the public to report information relating to illegal firearms and other criminal activity. Information can be provided by contacting the Intelligence Unit at 368-9512 or anonymously to the Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-8477 (TIPS).