The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged one male following the recovery of a firearm and a quantity of suspected cannabis during routine patrol on Virgin Gorda.

On Thursday, March 27, 2026, officers attached to the Virgin Gorda Police Station were on mobile patrol when they observed a male acting in a manner that aroused suspicion in the vicinity of a local establishment. Officers approached the individual and conducted a search, during which a firearm was discovered on his person.

A subsequent search of a nearby vehicle, carried out in the presence of the individual, resulted in the discovery of a quantity of green vegetable matter suspected to be cannabis.

The individual, identified as Kyle Kabel, 26 of Valley, Virgin Gorda was arrested and later formally charged with:

• Carrying a Firearm Without a Licence (Glock .45 Handgun)

• Unlawful Possession of Explosives (five rounds of .45 calibre ammunition)

• Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug (31g of Cannabis)

He appeared before the Magistrate’s Court and was remanded to His Majesty’s Prison until May 2026.

The RVIPF continues to take a zero-tolerance approach to illegal firearms and controlled drugs. Members of the public are reminded that possession of illegal weapons and substances is a serious offence and will be dealt with accordingly.

Anyone with information relating to illegal firearms or drug activity is encouraged to contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339 or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 (TIPS) or 284-800-8477 from overseas.