The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can confirm that over the last twelve months, a total of 12 firearms and quantities of ammunition have been seized by officers.

Forensic examinations on these firearms have confirmed their use in crimes that are currently under investigation. Ballistic tests on a number of these firearms, have linked their use to multiple incidents. Ongoing investigations have resulted in the arrests of a number of suspects, as demonstrated earlier today with a 42 year old man being charged before the courts for firearm possession.

The seizure of these firearms has at the very least prevented the commission of serious acts of criminality and prevented possible serious injury. More importantly, prevented any potential loss of life.

Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr. Antoine Daniels, said – “The BPS wish to thank those individuals who have so far come forward to provide information which has assisted in the removal of these dangerous weapons from our streets, thereby making our communities that much safer. Your courage in providing such information is to be applauded and has proven invaluable in our ongoing efforts to rid our island home of this scourge.”

“However, we remain concerned that there are still illegal firearms out there, which the criminal element continues to seek opportunities to use to further their nefarious activity.”

Mr. Daniels asserted, “I am confident in the belief that with the continuing partnership between the community and your Bermuda Police Service, there will be further successes of this nature. Again, thank you for your assistance and let’s continue to strengthen this relationship, in which we all seek to make Bermuda safer.”

Anyone with information regarding illegal firearms is urged to contact, Police calling the main police number, 295-0011.You may also call 211, speak with another officer you know or use the community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm.

Alternatively, we encourage you to call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477. You could earn a reward of up to $5,000 for providing the information.