Police have confirmed that that Steven Lewis Sr. of St. Thomas has been charged with two counts of unlawful importation of explosives; two counts of unlawful possession of explosives; failing to declare a firearm to Customs; failing to declare explosives to Customs and carrying an unlicensed firearm.

According to police records, on Friday, June 23, 2006 at 4:15 p.m., Lewis was arrested and charged following a search of his luggage by customs officials at the West End Ferry Terminal, after disembarking from a ferry arriving from St Thomas.

Lewis remains in Police custody until his appearance at Magistrate’s Court.  He is expected to appear before the Magistrate on Tuesday.