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March 24th, 2021
3 arrested & charged for marijuana possession- Arrest Blotter

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At least three persons were arrested and charged for unlawful possession of marijuana during the period March 7-20, 2021, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) stated in its Arrest Blotter today, March 24, 2021.

December 20th, 2020
Incoming package of cannabis intercepted @ TB Lettsome Airport

BEEF ISLAND, VI- A quantity of marijuana sent to the Virgin Islands via a FedEx package was intercepted at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on December 17, 2020, according to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online.

October 5th, 2020
USVI police searching for men who forced cat to smoke marijuana

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— The [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) is seeking the community's assistance to identify and locate two men who were seen on video forcing a cat to smoke marijuana, according to police spokesman Toby Derima.

September 28th, 2020
Cannabis Act: Governor has thrown out entire process of legislation - Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Although the VI 'Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Act, 2020' was passed with amendments since June 30, 2020, in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), the bill is yet to become law until it is assented to by the Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI).

September 27th, 2020
Police search man for firearm but find marijuana instead!

EAST END, Tortola, VI- Police, while searching a man for firearm, allegedly came up with marijuana instead.

August 18th, 2020
Siblings questioned over marijuana found in air freshener can

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At least two persons were questioned by police in relation to a quantity of marijuana reportedly found in an air freshener can that arrived in the Territory on a ferry on August 15, 2020.

July 23rd, 2020
6 arrested as illegal drugs found onboard ferry in RT

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A discovery of illegal drugs onboard a ferry at the Road Town Ferry Dock on Wednesday, July 23, 2020, has resulted in the arrest of six persons, including the captain of the vessel.

July 7th, 2020
Gov't overwhelmed with persons looking to plant marijuana- Hon Wheately

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said with the VI Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Act, 2020 passed, the government is now being overwhelmed with requests from persons looking to become potential marijuana farmers.

June 14th, 2020
Man who tried to outrun police held with cocaine & ‘ganja’

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following a brief foot chase with police, a man was arrested after illegal drugs were reportedly found in his possession in Road Town, Tortola, on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

June 13th, 2020
Two busted with gun in car; high scent of burning cannabis

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A 33-year-old female Graphics Designer along with a 21-year-old male, were both arrested on suspicion of illegal possession of a firearm after police officers trailed their vehicle following a traffic violation.

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