CYDEREO SMITH,26, of Kew Town, Providenciales, is expected to appear before a Magistrate tomorrow charged with BEING A GANG MEMBER and DISCHARGING A FIREARM.
Mr. Smith was charged under the Anti-Gang Ordinance (2022), following an investigation into a shooting incident on February 5th, 2023, in Grace Bay, when a group of men discharged firearms at another group. No one was seriously injured in the attack.
The charges came after police officers consulted with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Head of Crime, Safeguarding, and Public Protection Superintendent Dean Holden said: “This is another example of the Police Force’s relentless pursuit of those suspected to be involved in gang-related crime, specifically the criminal use of illegal firearms. This latest charge also demonstrates our continued use of the relatively new Anti-Gang legislation to target individuals who cause harm to our communities”.
The public is being asked to contact 911, the closest police station, the RTCIPF Serious Crime Unit at 232-8752, or call TCI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 and give any information on gangs or any other illegal activity anonymously.
Additionally, persons are encouraged to contact the Miami-Dade & Florida Keys Crime Stoppers at 1-305-471-8477 and give any information anonymously.