4 remanded for cocaine bust off VG
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.
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