Police Commissioner Issues Statement on Threats Against Police by Criminals; Issues Wanted Poster for Alleged Murderer Andral Percival

In recent times, there has been an escalation of threats directed at police officers due to the Force’s strong and deliberate push against organized criminals and gangs.

I urge all men and women of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force to always remain vigilant. Do not hesitate to defend yourself and your family against any threat you may encounter.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force remains resolute and unmoved by the threats issued against the public, our officers and against the Commissioner of police. We will not be deterred! Our focus remains clear in defending our country against the menace of organized crime groups and gang activities.

The force is committed to utilizing all our resources to ensure the safety of the general public is maintained and we will use all legal and lawful means to achieve this. Let it be understood that our efforts are not directed at law-abiding citizens. Rather, we are determined to isolate and bring to justice those who seek to instil fear and destruction in our “Beautiful by Nature” Islands.

We will not stop until we identify those who are visibly carrying out these brutal criminal acts. We will also break and eliminate the support chain or enablers of these offenders. We want to remind the public that it is an offence to harbor a fugitive or criminal.