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'Marijuana? maybe, but not coke!' – Magistrate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Magistrate Dr Velon L. John related today, March 28, 2014 that regarding illicit drugs, with marijuana there can be some accommodation, but crack cocaine is a very addictive drug that has no ‘redeeming aspect’ to it.
One denied bail as three charged in alleged gun & drug find
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards denied bail to Joel Vanterpool, 26, when he, along with a married couple, appeared before the Magistrate’s court today, October 14, 2013 on charges of drug and gun possession following their arrests yesterday.
Absent National Policy undermines drug treatment in VI - report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Provision of treatment services in the absence of a National Drug Policy or coordinated Drug Reduction Strategy undermines the prevention and educational efforts of the Sandy Lane Centre (SLC), according to its 2012 annual report.