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More than 10 Puerto Ricans nabbed for alleged illegal entry
NORMAN ISLAND, VI – A joint operation between Her Majesty’s Customs and marine officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) resulted in some 10 persons held for allegedly entering the territory illegally last night, September 3, 2016.
‘Corrupt police stole my money’- DR woman alleges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A woman from the Dominican Republic who served time at Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsum Ghut between July 2010 and March 2011 for entering the territory illegally and failing to declare money, has accused the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) of stealing monies from her.
Several Haitian families held in VG for illegal entry
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - During the course of last week Police and Immigration Officers in the line of duty on Virgin Gorda stumbled upon over 25 Haitian nationals who were suspected to have entered the Territory illegally.
Pierre gets 7 years for Anegada drug bust
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Vincentian Glenroy Pierre, 34, was handed a total of seven years' imprisonment on drug related charges when he appeared before the Magistrate's Court at John's Hole today, April 16, 2014.
Crown winds up case against drug accused Vincentian
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Crown’s case against Glenroy Pierre of St Vincent continued today, February 19, 2014 with testimony from two Police officers.
Magistrate knocks prosecution in drug trial delay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The freedom of any one person is considered sacrosanct, according to Magistrate Dr. Velon John, hence the reason bail has become a right before the courts.
UPDATE: Freeman's court matter heading for record as oldest!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Although finally accompanied by his attorney, Gerry Freeman, 48, was still unsuccessful in having his case proceed before the Magistrate’s Court at John's Hole yesterday, July 24, 2013.
Police charge three for failing to declare, illegal entry
ROAD TOWN, Torotola, VI - Officers of RVIPF Special Investigations Unit (SIU) charged three persons for illegal entry and failing to declare after they were found in the Fish Bay area after off-loading boat at a non-designated entry port in Saturday afternoon.
UPDATE: Trial finally set for four in drug & gun matter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The trial is expected to finally begin after more than a year for the four men accused of being in possession of drugs and guns in April 2012.
UPDATE: Puerto Ricans get 6 months for illegal entry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A construction worker, a fisherman and a waiter, will now be spending the next few months behind bars after being sentenced today February 4, 2013 for the crime of entering the Territory without being granted leave from an Immigration Officer (illegal entry).
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