In a developing law enforcement operation in Dominica, two female suspects — an adult mother and her adult daughter, both residents of the Mahaut district — have been taken into custody at a local port. The arrests, which took place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, stem from allegations the pair were connected to an illegal plot to import ammunition into the island nation.
Acting Assistant Superintendent Fixton Henderson, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the details of the detention in an official statement. According to Henderson, law enforcement officers suspect the two women were involved in bringing a shipment of 9mm ammunition, alongside two 9mm ammunition magazines, into the country through the port.
As of the latest update, the investigation remains active and ongoing. Authorities have not yet released additional information about the specific circumstances that led to the discovery of the suspected contraband, nor have they made the identities of the two detained women public. Police have indicated that they will continue to pursue all leads in the case before announcing further updates.