Press Releases

UPDATE: 

As a result of reports made to the police, and other operational activity related to wanted man, Shavan Claude Brown, today, an operation was conducted by RCIPS and CBC officers at a residence at Fish Bowl Loop in the Bluff, Cayman Brac.

The occupants of the residence, a man and a woman, were both arrested for Possession of Consumption of a Controlled Drug (Ganja).  The wanted man was not located, and remains outstanding.

The community can expect to see further operations as the RCIPS and its partners including CBC and DoE, continue in their pursuit of Mr Brown, wanted in connection to the seizure of the drug boat.  

The police advise the community that a Search Coordinating Command Centre has been established, and armed police officers from Grand Cayman remain in the Brac actively searching for the wanted man.  Police advise boat owners to ensure their vessels are secured.  

The RCIPS wishes to thank the Brac community for its support and all information provided so far in relation to tracking down the wanted man.  If anyone knows anything about the whereabouts of Mr Brown, please contact 911 immediately.

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UPDATE (25 August):

Progress in investigations over the weekend, including further information and sightings from the community, has resulted in police shifting their search efforts to a different man, Shavan Claude Brown, who is wanted in relation to the drug boat seizure in the Brac. 

For clarity, the first man circulated, Xavier Watson, is no longer wanted by police in relation to this investigation. 

Police are asking the community to be on the lookout for Shavan Claude Brown.  If members of the public see Mr Brown, do not approach him, instead call 911 immediately to report his whereabouts.

The police continue to have armed officers from Grand Cayman present on the Brac, actively looking for Mr Brown, along with support from CBC and DoE.

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UPDATE (23 August):

Police now have new information identifying the third man wanted in relation to the drug boat seizure in Cayman Brac.

Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for Xavier Watson, who is believed to be armed and dangerous.

Armed officers are actively looking for Mr Watson.  If members of the public see Mr Watson, do not approach him, instead call 911 immediately to report his whereabouts.

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UPDATE (23 August):

Police are still actively looking for the third outstanding man wanted in relation to the drug boat seizure. 

The police now have reason to believe that this man may be armed.  The police are advising the community to not approach the individual.  If this man is seen, or any person acting suspiciously, contact 911 immediately.

The RCIPS is maintaining a team of armed officers on the Brac, from Grand Cayman.  Support on the ground is also being provided by officers from CBC and DoE.

The man is described as short and slim, with dark complexion, short dread locks.

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UPDATE (22 August): 

A second man has been arrested in relation to the drug boat seizure on Cayman Brac, which took place earlier this morning, Thursday 22 August.

A third man remains outstanding.

Police remind the Brac community to remain vigilant. If anyone sees any suspicious persons please contact the police immediately via 911 or the Brac Station directly on 948-0331.  Police also advise boat owners in the Sister Islands to ensure they secure their vessels. 

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22 August:

RCIPS are currently on the scene in Cayman Brac, investigating the recovery of a boat and drugs from a beach in the south side area.

A quantity of drugs and the boat have been secured by police.  One man has been located and apprehended and is currently being held in custody. 

Police are currently searching for two outstanding men, with support from local CBC and DoE officers.  Additional support has been provided from Grand Cayman, including RCIPS Air Ops Unit and the Cayman Islands Coast Guard.

One man is described as of medium height, with dark complexion, short dread lock hair style, bare footed and wearing a black shirt.  

If anyone sees any suspicious persons in the Brac community please contact the police immediately via 911 or the Brac Station directly on 948-0331.

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