Crime

VIPD Special Forces Arrest Three, Confiscate Machine Gun, Radio Scanner, Hand Guns and More

ST. THOMAS — V.I.P.D. Special Operations Bureau and Intel Unit on Wednesday conducted several operations in St. Thomas that resulted in the confiscation of multiple high-powered firearms, a radio scanner, ammunition among other weapons. The effort began with surveillance in the area of Bovoni, in the vicinity of Gasworks Service Station and Convenience Store. During the operation, officers made contact with 29-year-old Liz Brian who refused to comply with the orders of the officers on the scene. Officers took Brain into custody using less lethal force after he tried to evade the officers in an attempt to leave the vicinity. Once detained, officers discovered that Brian was in possession of a machine gun with a 50-round drum attached. It was also discovered that Brian was in possession of a Glock 26 – 9MM handgun in the glove box of his vehicle with several extended magazines loaded to capacity with bullets. Liz Brian was placed under arrest for delaying and obstructing and possessio...