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Cocaine-laden vessel was chased into VI waters; 4 DR men charged- Acting CoP

The cocaine-laden vessel that crashed into rocks at Oil Nut Bay on Virgin Gorda on June 17, 2025, had ended up in Virgin Islands waters after they were chased by law enforcement authorities while in St Martin waters. Photo: RVIPF
Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline E. Vanterpool speaking at a press conference at Road Town Police Station on June 30, 2025. Photo: RVIPF
Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline E. Vanterpool speaking at a press conference at Road Town Police Station on June 30, 2025. Photo: RVIPF
Approximately 1,440 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $144 million, was retrieved. Photo: RVIPF
Approximately 1,440 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $144 million, was retrieved. Photo: RVIPF
OIL NUT BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The cocaine-laden vessel that crashed into rocks at Oil Nut Bay on Virgin Gorda on June 17, 2025, had ended up in Virgin Islands waters after being chased by law enforcement authorities while in St Martin waters.

Four men from the Dominican Republic have since been charged by ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) with Illegal Entry and Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Supply.

This is according to Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline E. Vanterpool at a press conference at Road Town Police Station on June 30, 2025.

“Information firsthand is that the vessel was in the St Martin area and heading into the BVI waters. We firmly believe, based on the intelligence we got, is that because of them being chased, it is how they ended up in the BVI waters,” Ms Vanterpool stated.

“There is no evidence to suggest that they were coming here, but they ended up here after they were being chased, and as a result of encountering difficult waters, it is how it ended up on the rocks,” Ms Vanterpool added.

7 detained, 4 charged

Ms Vanterpool further disclosed that the four men who were charged were nationals of the Dominican Republic. Seven persons were detained, but only four were charged.

“There were other persons who were picked up for questioning, whether they were on the same vessel, that is still an ongoing investigation at the moment, Ms Vanterpool stated.

Approximately 1,440 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $144 million, was retrieved.

Due to the steep, inaccessible terrain and the deteriorated condition of the drug packages, authorities made the decision to destroy the bulk of the narcotics on-site.

Ms Vanterpool said 91kg of the drugs was preserved to support ongoing prosecution.

21 Responses to “Cocaine-laden vessel was chased into VI waters; 4 DR men charged- Acting CoP”

  • Look at all of that poison. (30/06/2025, 16:09) Like (25) Dislike (1) Reply
    Catching these drug criminals requires a constant effort. No matter how many gets arrested or killed in the process of their trade, there are plenty more in the mix to fill the void. Thankfully, that poison is off the streets. Surely, it saved someone from addiction, health problems, or death.
    • LOL (30/06/2025, 16:35) Like (31) Dislike (18) Reply
      I can guarantee you the stuff on the supermarket is far more poisonous than this. I'm no supporter of the drug game or product but you guys are so brainwashed it's not funny. What's the difference between cocaine and the poison that the pharmacy gives out under doctor's instructions? What's more poisonous than the fake foods that's consumed daily? Wake up!
    • Jacki (01/07/2025, 08:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Who they were being chased by?
      • Laslow (01/07/2025, 08:49) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
        @Jacki they were being chased by bigger criminals..
        • Laslow (01/07/2025, 13:50) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
          might as well you say free the drew as well cuz police cant do ntn right for yall it seems...


          i just wish for one week of police not being around at all to see how yall get by. that would be nice to see especially with our high domestic violence cases and the last murder being related to one....

  • Anonymous (30/06/2025, 16:22) Like (8) Dislike (21) Reply
    Free the drew free the weed
  • … (30/06/2025, 16:49) Like (8) Dislike (23) Reply
    It’s the white men doing these drugs
    • what (30/06/2025, 20:47) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      These were the black men selling and importing the drugs, all races are doing these drugs but blacks choose the cheap crack whack. Look in the jails, no white men in there for drugs only black men.
  • WAS THE CARTELS (30/06/2025, 18:10) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    CHASED HERE TOO ❓️???? EXT TIME LET THEM CHASE THEM TO THE USVI / THEN SPANIARDS EMARD BRINGING IN THE DRUGS IN MANY OTHER WAYS / LOLE THROUGH CUSTOMS AIR PORT USING " WHORZ " IN SUITCASES ON WHEELS ( WHERE IS THE (K9 ) ❓️???????? / THEY NON HOLLIDAYS ( THESE WOMEN AIN'T GOT A GOOD JOD BUT THEY GOING AND COMING WITH LARGE SUITCASES ON WHEELS MORE OFTEN THAN TOURISTS / ISN'T THAT A RED FLAG OR THEY GOT THEIR PEOPLE IN THE RIGHT PLACES ON CERTAIN DATES TO MAKE EVERYTHING FLOW THROUGH SMOOTHLY .
  • Wellsah (30/06/2025, 18:22) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    lol sure top cop they was chased for 3 hours when that's a known route. no interceptors, USCG quick to engage and shoot out engines.
  • Citizen (30/06/2025, 19:57) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    our third pillar is working
  • Something aint adding up (30/06/2025, 20:56) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    I will quicker believe it was supposed to be 1500 because 1440 sounds odd.
  • Madd coptor (30/06/2025, 20:58) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    VG supposed to be flooded all now
  • birds of a feather (30/06/2025, 23:18) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Ah yes..the DR and its Dingos. Known for the ongoing genocide of its neighboring Black population and is our chosen
    Bosom buddies of racketeering,prostitution illicit drug import and expor, installed illegal immigrants and deportees who never leave . Yep !
  • Pablo (01/07/2025, 02:16) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    DR Citizens have been moving Dope in and out of the territory for years but only locals are blamed
    • @Pablo (01/07/2025, 13:52) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      cuz locals doing the work for them and being the frontman. locals got more ease of access to many things as well land business visa waiver boats assets eetccccc
  • Hmmmmm (01/07/2025, 19:54) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where is the picture to show this drug been burnt on sight an where is the pictures of the man them, we don’t want see police stand up
  • Wendy (01/07/2025, 22:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Police involvement
  • 2024 (01/07/2025, 22:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    will there be an update on this matter because no one tells the people how the contraband is disposed and it common knowledge that some enforcement officers have been known to keep the evidence for personal gratification


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