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UPDATE: Suspected cocaine found on seized aircraft on Anegada- RVIPF
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Large amounts of cocaine have reportedly been discovered on an aircraft that was grounded at Auguste George Airport on Anegada yesterday, August 19, 2023.
Toppled truck affects traffic on Butu Mountain
BUTU MOUNTAIN, Tortola, VI- A truck that reportedly toppled this morning, August 17, 2023, in the Butu Mountain area has reportedly affected traffic accessing Road Town via Fort Hill.
Vehicle found with gunshots near boat fire scene in West End- RVIPF
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Police are said to be investigating reports of a vehicle found with gunshots “within close proximity” of the boat fire at West End early this morning, August 16, 2023.
Police recover stolen boat; Ammo seized
EAST END, Tortola, VI- A boat reported stolen on August 12, 2023, has been recovered by police, our news centre has been informed.
16 fights parted; cocaine & marijuana seized @ Festival Village- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is issuing a strong warning to persons who intend to engage in any form of violence or intend to use any form of illegal drugs while on the Festival Grounds.
Rico Penn is 4th person charged in cocaine seizure- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Police have charged a fourth person in its continued inquiries into the cocaine, firearms, boat and ammunition seizure during the operation at East End last week Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
Police reportedly continue to make arrests in relation to latest drug bust
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information reaching our newsroom is that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is continuing to make arrests as the investigation progresses into the seizure of cocaine and firearm and the detention of two vessels at East End on July 19, 2023.
UPDATE: Power boat fire deliberately set to destroy evidence- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) police today have confirmed that a confiscated vessel in a recent cocaine seizure operation was deliberately set ablaze in an evidence-destroying mission.
RVIPF officers complete Armed Response Training & D.A.R.E Program
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have recently completed an Armed Response Training program, along with a D.A.R.E Program, which ran simultaneously at the Road Town Police Station over the last four to six weeks.
Governor meets officers involved in drug seizure operation off Anguilla
PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI- Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has met the six Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Officers involved in an operation that led to the seizure of drugs and the arrest of 6 persons off Anguilla on Friday, July 7, 2023.