DAVID SMITH CHARGED BY KITTITIAN AUTHORITIES

The man who allegedly stole a boat from the St. John’s harbour and found his way to Lime Kiln Bay in St. Kitts on May 11 has been charged in the Federation.

27 year old David Frederick Smith aka Charlie has been charged by both the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police and the St. Kitts and Nevis Customs and Excise Department.

Smith was arrested following his release from quarantine last week; he had tested negative for COVID-19.

Smith was charged by Police for the offence of entering a Port that is not recognized as an Appropriate Port of Entry and for the offence of entering the Federation without Permission of the Ministry of National Security.

Meanwhile, he was charged by the Customs and Excise Department for the offences of Failing to File a Declaration With a Proper Officer; Arriving in the Federation in a Vessel at a Place Other than a Notified Place by a Customs Officer; Failure to Report Directly to a Customs or a Police Officer upon Arrival into the Federation; and Failure to Produce a Certificate of Clearance.

He has been remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison.