On September 25th, 2025, officers of the Special Services Unit (SSU) of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) and the Joint Security Operations Tactical Team (JSOTT) executed a search warrant on the premises of Joel Browne of Christ Church, St. Kitts, on suspicion of possession of controlled drugs, arms, and ammunition.
During the search for which Mr. Browne was present, officers discovered the following items:
- One (1) Beretta firearm
- Nineteen (19) 9mm rounds of ammunition
- Two (2) twelve (12) gauge cartridges
- One (1) 9mm spent shell
- One (1) bulletproof vest
Mr. Browne and the contraband items were subsequently taken into custody, and on September 26th, 2025, he was formally charged at the Basseterre Police Station with three (3) counts of Possession of Ammunition, and one (1) count of Possession of Firearm.
The RSCNPF’s work to remove illegal firearms and ammunition from our communities is diligently ongoing. We urge the public to continue reporting suspicious activities to law enforcement.