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HM Customs allegedly detains vessel sailed from St Martin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our newsroom is that a vessel that sailed from St Martin has been detained by Her Majesty’s Customs for allegedly not having a cruise permit for Virgin Islands' waters.
More than 10 Puerto Ricans nabbed for alleged illegal entry
NORMAN ISLAND, VI – A joint operation between Her Majesty’s Customs and marine officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) resulted in some 10 persons held for allegedly entering the territory illegally last night, September 3, 2016.
HM Customs makes ‘unpopular’ move to protect VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Her Majesty Customs of the Virgin Islands has taken a number of steps to minimise the potential entry of criminals, firearms and illegal substances into the territory.
11 boats detained by Her Majesty's Customs
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Her Majesty’s Customs (HMC) continues to clamp down on boaters violating the territory’s laws, including the Commercial Recreational Vessels Licensing Act and Cruising Permit Act.
Residents ‘tipping off’ suspected violators on VI waters- HM Customs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While Her Majesty’s Customs and other border protection agencies in the Virgin Islands are upping their efforts to crack down on illegal activities here, a number of residents, including locals, are believed to be bent on encouraging the opposite.
More pleasure boats seized by HM Customs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Her Majesty’s Customs, under the leadership of Commissioner Wade Smith, has continued its crack-down on boats entering the Virgin Islands (VI) without clearing Customs or Immigration.
HM Custom’s ‘feeling’ major cut in budget – Wade Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Her Majesty’s Customs, Mr Wade Smith has admitted that his department is “feeling” the effects of a cut in its budget by Government but said its operations have not necessarily slowed down as a result.
Another 'big' charter company fined by HM Customs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As Her Majesty's Customs intensifies its operation to clamp down on charter sailing companies breaching the laws that govern the industry, another prominent charter company has been fined for non-compliance.
HM Customs seizes vessel 'Thalia'
WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI – Her Majesty's Customs has seized a yacht and is keeping it in custody at The Moorings in Wickham's Cay II, this news site can confirm.
HM Customs allegedly detains visiting yacht
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our newsroom from reliable sources is that HM Customs has detained a yacht docked at The Moorings.