Man Charged After Police Seize Illegal Firearm in Georgetown 

By Admin. Updated 4:29 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

A joint police operation in Georgetown involving the Special Services Unit (SSU), Rapid Response Unit (RRU), and the Narcotics Unit (Drug Squad) has led to the seizure of an illegal firearm and several rounds of ammunition. The operation was conducted on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to tackle firearm-related crimes.

Police arrested Shawphiel Moore, a 31-year-old Mason of South Rivers/New Montrose.

 On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Moore was formally charged with the following offences: Possession of an unlicensed firearm, to wit, one (1) 9mm pistol without a license issued under the Firearms Act and possession of unlicensed ammunition, to wit, twelve (12) rounds of 9mm ammunition without a license issued under the Firearms Act.

Moore appeared before the Serious Offences Court today, Thursday, May 22, 2025, and initially pleaded guilty to both charges. However, due to matters relating to his legal representation, the magistrate entered not guilty pleas on his behalf and adjourned the matter to Monday, May 26, 2025. He was remanded into custody.

This is not Moore’s first encounter with the law for similar offences. In July 2020, he was jointly charged alongside another individual for possession of one (1) Ruger P85 MKII 9mm pistol and three (3) rounds of 9mm ammunition, without a license.

The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force stated that they view every firearm seizure as a victory for community safety. This most recent success is a result of collaboration, intelligence gathering, and the operational readiness of the units involved. 

Members of the public were urged  to assist in this effort by reporting suspicious activity. Persons can contact Police Control at (784) 457-1211, Police Emergency at 911/999, or reach out to any police station or officer you trust. All information received will be held in strict confidence.