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4 remanded for cocaine bust off VG

- more charges likely
Four men have been charged with possession of cocaine following Wednesday night’s July 22, 2015 bust off Virgin Gorda and they have been denied bail. Photo: Huffingtonpost.co.uk
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Four men have been charged with possession of cocaine following Wednesday night’s July 22, 2015 bust off Virgin Gorda, a story first reported by Virgin Islands News Online. The men were denied bail when they appeared in the Magistrate's Court on July 24, 2015.

Although more charges are likely, Donald George, David Straker, Anderson Flax and Lyndon Chiverton have been remanded to Her Majesty's Prison following their plea of not guilty to the charge.

It is understood that further investigations are ongoing which could result in additional charges for the quartet.

"I can think of no condition that would minimise the risk that they would not abscond," Principal Magistrate Tamia N. Richards said in giving her decision to deny bail.

The Magistrate said she took into consideration the porous nature of the territory's borders in deciding not to grant any bail.

She also considered the nature of the allegations and the evidence against the men.

While the street value and the quantity of the cocaine were not disclosed, they are believed to be significant.

The trial continues on September 15, 2015.

Police in a press release on Thursday morning had informed that two vessels were intercepted and suspected drugs seized off Virgin Gorda in the operation that involved the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and US Coast Guard.

“Three male suspects were detained on the vessels and Officers report that they have seized a quantity of what is believed to be narcotics. The vessels are currently being comprehensively searched for contraband and the three persons are in custody,” a press release issued by the RVIPF this morning, July 23, 2015 stated.

The RVIPF said the two vessels were intercepted by Officers in VI waters close to Virgin Gorda, late Wednesday night. It also said no one was hurt during the operation.

See earlier reports here: 

http://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/en/news/update-2-vessels-intercepted-suspected-narcotics-seized-in-waters-off-vg

27 Responses to “4 remanded for cocaine bust off VG”

  • NICK (25/07/2015, 10:24) Like (8) Dislike (44) Reply
    I hope them get out of jail
  • ccc (25/07/2015, 10:46) Like (19) Dislike (42) Reply
    We hurt under NDP
  • wize up (25/07/2015, 12:33) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    ting to talk; guys leave that drug ting alone( how much can u spend).…...you guys conducting business with under-cover and informers).... money is becoming the down fall of this territory
  • Local (25/07/2015, 14:10) Like (6) Dislike (37) Reply
    VIP was better
  • stupid (25/07/2015, 15:22) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    So if VIP was in they wouldnt get catch dam people@ccc and local smh
    • THOUGT (25/07/2015, 17:32) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
      How only in BVI waters they are intercepting drugs then they are leaving it go in to the USVI for their own gain just a thought and guys you all no better be satisfy with the little more bring sorrow to you all and the entire family .
      • wize up (25/07/2015, 18:06) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
        @ THOUGT; man you know this ting; leave the drug traffickers for the BVI government to house & feed, while the dope goes to the USVI to help stabilize thier economie....
      • SIDS (25/07/2015, 20:42) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        WHEN IT REACH BACK TO TORTOLA IT WILL BE MUCH LESS THEN WHAT THEY HAD FRIST. IF ITS A100lbs WHEN WE GET IT WILL be 80lbs.
  • GREED (25/07/2015, 17:37) Like (21) Dislike (1) Reply
    Easy money is the root of all evil
  • VG (26/07/2015, 08:15) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    Rejoice not when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles:today for me may be tomorrow for you!
    • @ VG (26/07/2015, 09:32) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      Hope the NDP READ THIS
      • drugs is bvi shut mouth tradition (26/07/2015, 10:49) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
        NDP?? come now everybody know we dealing drugs since half ayo wasnt even born. Bvi been there done that. No political party can be blamed for our underground source of houses and rides and boats. Check your street history please. Hate to hear the BS from these just born just come.
  • One step ahead (26/07/2015, 10:33) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    lots of people invest in this--lots of people will fall. its an investment a high risk investment, get through get rich, get caught, suffer, even die. People involved know exactly what they are getting into--They have a plan to get out of jail, they have that figured out bfore, they have their lawyers and pay-off monies put aside also. they will be Ok. 50bails get stopped-- 200 bails passed through--these smugglers got brains, they are one step a head of the feds.
  • more than one step (26/07/2015, 11:43) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Feds got drugs informant--drug cartel got feds informants---These incidents are no accident. The BVI is soft on its penalty and people are willing to take pay-off---These Cartels are one step a-head.
  • fact (26/07/2015, 11:54) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    What a a drug bust got to do with politics and VIP or NDP you all so stupid. Its simple you do wrong you get punish for it end of case. If some are innocent the truth and facts will speak so stop being foolish. You all mentality suck and yes few of them is my family but I cant put my hand in fire for them let the court get the facts and take it from there.
  • Lb (26/07/2015, 13:38) Like (18) Dislike (6) Reply
    Some is the BVI'S most respected men and women made their fortunes plying the dope trade. Look around you. Construction, trucking, concrete, Boating, car rentals, Heavy equipment etc. Same people we let into our homes and businesses. Don't be so quick to judge.
    • @Lb (26/07/2015, 16:07) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      WOW, this statement right there...so your saying this is a cycle that CANNOT be broken..then our BVI is doomed! There has to be another way..smh
    • Green Cup (26/07/2015, 17:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      PREACH!!!
  • Black Rat (26/07/2015, 16:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ask the Minister responsible the prison your question who is also a quote on quote attorney.

    You will then know how BVI got their money if any.
  • wize up (26/07/2015, 17:47) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    BVI been smuggling for decades not just now; we have smuggling person to the USVI, we have been smuggling rum, human cargo, we have even smuggled down to the bagon flit..dope smuggling been ongoing for well over 30-years( its the third pillar of the VI economy).....
  • vg boy (27/07/2015, 12:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    how much cocaine did they find? like them trying get a cut off da top b4 a figer is given.


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