A Jamaican serving in the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) was arrested Saturday after authorities at the Howard Hamilton International Airport discovered several rounds of ammunition in his luggage.

The ammunition was found concealed in the lawman’s suitcase during routine security screening at the airport, the RT&CIPF said in a release.

The release stated that after the ammunition was identified by airport security personnel, the police were contacted and a search was conducted at the officer’s home, where additional rounds of ammunition were found.

The officer is currently the subject of an active police investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the find, the release stated.

“The RT&CIPF emphasizes that all officers are held to the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and compliance within the law,” added the release. “Any breach, whether administrative or criminal, will be addressed in a fair, proportionate, and lawful manner.”

Observer Online understands that the cop is a former member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and recently joined the RT&CIPF.