Man fined $30,000.00 for illegal firearm and ammunition

Alexander Beaupierre of Hillsborough Street, Roseau, has been fined a total of $30,000.00 for the illegal possession of a 9 mm semi automatic pistol and ammunition.

The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) arrested Beaupierre on Monday, 3rd September 2018 at Morne Prosper, according to police PRO, Simon Edwards.

Beaupierre was subsequently brought before the Roseau Magistrates Court and fined $15 000 for illegal possession of the weapon to be paid forthwith or in default, 7 years imprisonment. He also received a fine of $15 000 for the ammunition to be paid forthwith or in default 7 years imprisonment to be served concurrently.

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4 Comments

  1. Music Producer
    September 17, 2018

    Good justice. If you have a gun, get it registered!

  2. Cliff Spicer
    September 14, 2018

    Guns protect society’s right to be safe.. I have one beside my bed every evening.

    • Dominican/West Indian
      September 14, 2018

      Hope it’s legally registered

  3. Concern Dominican
    September 13, 2018

    Very good should be more, that’s the way to go to o many guns in the place

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