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Police uncover several guns, drugs, wads of cash at local apartment

Police uncover several guns, drugs, wads of cash at local apartment

Information reaching BVI News is that the police recently executed a raid at a local apartment and recovered several guns, ammunition, drugs and a large amount of cash.
Unconfirmed reports are that the occupant of the apartment is a man who has been wanted by the police for years.

Details are still sketchy but highly-placed sources informed our news centre that the man is now in custody.

BVI News has made inquiries to the Information Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force but they have not yet confirmed or denied the reports. However, the police say a media release will be issued shortly.

More to come on this developing story as details become available.
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