Five men are expected to appear before a Magistrate next week charged with offences ranging from drug possession to possession of false documents.
They were held during “Operation Reclaim”.
The suspects, who are from the areas of Dock Yard, Five Cays and South Dock Road, Providenciales, were arrested on Wednesday 26th October and Thursday 27th October 2022, following joint exercises conducted by officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and the Bahamas Police Force.
Those arrested on October 26th and subsequently charged, are as follows:
Giveson Marc,18, was charged with the offences of possession of controlled drugs namely; Amphetamine, Cocaine and Cannabis and possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply, namely Cocaine and Amphetamine.
Mikey Emile, 24, was charged with the offences; of possession of controlled drugs; Amphetamine, Cocaine and Cannabis and possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply namely, Cocaine and Amphetamine.
Giberson Marc,18, was charged with the offences; of possession of controlled drugs; Amphetamine, Cocaine and Cannabis and possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply namely, Cocaine and Amphetamine.
Mately Joseph,24, was charged with the offences; of possession of controlled drugs; Amphetamine, Cocaine and Cannabis and possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply namely, Cocaine and Amphetamine.
On Thursday 27th October, Wanly Constant, 34, was charged with three counts for the offence of Possession of False Documents.
Acting Superintendent of Police in charge of Crime & Public Protection Grantley Williams said, “Through proactive police operations jointly by our RTCIPF officers and Bahamian colleagues, we were able to remove a considerable quantity of illicit drugs from the streets and charge those caught in possession of the illegal drugs.
“We were also able to arrest and charge someone who stayed beyond their permitted time in the TCI. This individual was found in possession of forged government documents.
“ I wish to commend our officers for their continued commitment to keeping the TCI safe, and also thank our Bahamian colleagues for partnering with us in the fight against crime in our shared interest”