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Tambu Frett’s phone records ‘dictates money’ for smuggling operations- court hears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- WhatsApp conversations appear to show that Tambu Frett of Little Dix Hill in East End, Tortola, may not be as generous as he is professing to be as in the case of Bryan D. Bolan, by giving free rides from the US Virgin Islands (USVI) to the Virgin Islands (British).
8 mths jail for USVI man who entered VI illegally during curfew
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “I could think of no dumber reason to break the laws of the Virgin Islands,” were some of the words uttered by Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards today, April 23, 2020, as she handed down custodial sentences and fines on Mr Bryan D. Bolan, who had pleaded guilty to Breach of Curfew and Illegal Entry on April 6, 2020.
UPDATE: Frett & Bolan to be quarantined before sentencing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards has ordered that Tambu Frett and Bryan D. Bolan, the men found entering the Virgin Islands while the borders were closed and a curfew in place on Friday, April 3, 2020, be placed in quarantine and returned to court until Thursday, April 23, 2020 for sentencing.
2 arrested for smuggling $287K into STT
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced today, October 1, 2019 that charges have been filed against two men for attempting to smuggle approximately $287,000 into St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) by boat.
Woman arrested for smuggling contraband into HMP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A woman was arrested and charged by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) for allegedly smuggling prohibited items into Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut, Tortola.
USVI boat captain faces 10 years for human smuggling
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— On May 10, 2018, Shawn A. Callwood, 36, of St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI), Glenys GruzCalcano, 28, Anyi Paola Calcano, 19, Luis Alberto Pimentel Gautier, 42, and Rafael MoralesOsoria, 35, all of Dominican Republic, made their initial appearances before US District Court Judge Curtis V. Gomez, after being charged in criminal complaints with immigrant smuggling and illegal reentry into the United States, USVI Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced.
Trini duo guilty of attempting to smuggle $$ out of VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Rachelle Emrith and Allan Birju pleaded guilty to having a sum of $67,538 which were found in their possession and allegedly obtained as proceeds of criminal conduct.
Woman arrested in USVI for trying to smuggle ‘ganja’ into prison
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — A woman was arrested over the weekend for allegedly attempting to smuggle marijuana into the Golden Grove Correctional Facility for an inmate, [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Public Information Officer Glen Dratte announced late Monday, December 12, 2016.
Illegal drugs on flight still an issue for LIAT- Egbert M. Riley
BEEF ISLAND, VI - LIAT Airlines said it will continue to strive to ensure that illegal drugs do not get on its flights, however, this is dependent on the personal conviction and integrity of its own staff along with the effectiveness of airport security.
Ex-girlfriend of Orlando 'Buju' Bonnick said he asked her to do ‘favour’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - An ex-girlfriend of Orlando ‘Buju’ Bonnick who is before the courts on smuggling charges told the court today May 23, 2016 that Bonnick did not present identification when he visited the Lazarus Shipping office with an intention to ship a consignment of Capri Sun juices, which police later discovered contained a gun.
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