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20 firearms, $50M in drugs confiscated from Jose Almestica’s residence– CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the investigation into crimes allegedly committed by Mr Jose Almestica continues, Commissioner of Police Mr Mark Collins has disclosed that 20 firearms and $50 million worth of drugs were found inside Almestica’s Ballast Bay apartment, paving the way for countless more charges to be laid against him.
VI visitors will not escape police stop & search - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister for Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called on persons visiting the Virgin Islands to respect the laws of the territory and allow local law enforcement agencies to do their job.
Jaspert must retract & apologise for linking VI Gov't officials to drugs- Hon Vanterpool
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Fourth District Representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has called on controversial ex-Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert to retract and apologise for his recent allegations and broad statements that a top-ranking Government official in the BVI is allegedly involved in the cocaine trade and organised crime.
14 years for VIPD Officer for drug trafficking
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The letters of police officers, family members and friends pleading to the Miami District Court asking for leniency for Teshawn Adams, the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Police Officer and National Guard member who federal prosecutors said was at the centre of a multi-million dollar cocaine operation, did not sway Judge Paul Huck from handing down a 14-year prison sentence to Adams on Monday, October 5, 2021.
RVIPF charges one of its officers for alleged drug offences
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Police yesterday, July 29, 2021, charged suspended Sergeant Troy St Helen of Jennings Hill for possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug.
Crime in the BVI
By Dickson C. Igwe
The Virgin Islands is threatened by a seemingly irreversible criminal culture. Is there hope that it will be reversed?
Rising drug, gun, and gang crime, threatens to destroy the Virgin Islands community.
Noticeable ‘uptick of drug use’ in VI youths - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says in the Virgin Islands (VI) there is an uptick of drug use in local youths that has now become highly noticeable in the community.
Brits caught transporting £200K cocaine to UK! Country corrupt?
LONDON, UK – More drug busts continue to surface in the United Kingdom (UK), yet the country has not been labelled as corrupt by the UK Press and other high-profile government officials over the drug busts.
No systemic corruption in VI! Premier says Governor’s statements ‘irresponsible’
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has lashed out at recent statements made by outgoing Governor, H.E. Augustus J.U. Jaspert, that in the Virgin Islands (VI), there are pockets of corruption facilitating crime.
PAID ARTICLE: Protect yourself from fraud during this pandemic & always
By Banco Popular
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, we are seeing “new stories” popping up in an attempt to defraud people and take their money or confidential information in a fraudulent manner.