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Jeremy Kuntz arrested for allegedly smuggling 19 migrants into VI

- Kuntz was arrested when his vessel was intercepted by marine police on Monday, July 18, 2022
Following the interception of a vessel with 19 persons of 6 nationalities on Monday, July 18, 2022, officers of the Marine Branch have charged Jeremy Kuntz, 30, a resident of Chalwell Estate with smuggling migrants. Photo: Team of Reporters
Officers of Marine Branch attempted to intercepted a suspicious vessel in the Sir Francis Drake Channel with a number of persons onboard on Monday, July 18, 2022. After a chase the suspicious vessel ran aground at Manuel Reef, where persons were nabbed. Photo: VINO/File.
Officers of Marine Branch attempted to intercepted a suspicious vessel in the Sir Francis Drake Channel with a number of persons onboard on Monday, July 18, 2022. After a chase the suspicious vessel ran aground at Manuel Reef, where persons were nabbed. Photo: VINO/File.
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI- Officers of the Marine Branch have charged Jeremy Kuntz, 30, a resident of Chalwell Estate with smuggling migrants.

Kuntz, who will appear before the Magistrate’s Court at the next available sitting, is likely to receive additional charges in relation to this matter, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) stated in a press release on July 19, 2022.

According to police, in the early morning hours of Monday, officers of Marine Branch attempted to intercepted a suspicious vessel in the Sir Francis Drake Channel with a number of persons onboard. The vessel sped off, officers gave chase and the captain ran the boat aground in the area of Manuel Reef where persons onboard tried to flee the area.

Migrants are of 6 nationalities

On shore, officers of Armed Response Team, Marine Unit and Beat and Patrol captured and detained a total of 16 illegal immigrants. Three additional persons who escaped were later detained bringing the total to 20 persons including the captain. No injuries were reported.

Police said the 19 Immigrants include women and children who are nationals of Venezuela, Cuba, Dominica Republic, Haiti, St Maarten and Guyana are being detained by the Immigration Department while repatriation arrangements are being initiated.

21 Responses to “Jeremy Kuntz arrested for allegedly smuggling 19 migrants into VI”

  • *Hmm (20/07/2022, 10:56) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
    Really Jeremy????? No man u can't be serious SMFH
    • Local (20/07/2022, 17:07) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
      Well saw people really does surprise you everyone doing some kind of hustle even though they have that 9-5. Hold your head up you not the first and surely wont be the last..
    • Wayne (23/07/2022, 09:59) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      He was a good child growing up, but as an adult, he did a complete turn around. Sorry for his Mom who is such a good woman.
  • Real Macoy (20/07/2022, 11:00) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank God no one got injured.
  • Real Talk (20/07/2022, 11:02) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply

    Boss your start living large now a man going to put some serious w*** on your w**** real tall

    • to real talk (20/07/2022, 17:34) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
      Your bitterness says a lot about what society has become. I hope you dont have any female relatives or a daughter .....
  • I done kno he was gonna get catch (20/07/2022, 11:43) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    What goes up must comes down
  • FACIAL EXPRESSION (20/07/2022, 11:43) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    HEY ITS COVID TIME / SO AH JUS TRYING AH TING
  • hhhmmm (20/07/2022, 11:45) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    Watch out for the Haitians , you know they like to escape , they have Loua/Lwa
  • IsaacHunte (20/07/2022, 12:27) Like (20) Dislike (2) Reply
    What a kunt(z)
    • @IsaacHunte (20/07/2022, 19:53) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
      You cannot see me, but I am giving you a standing ovation.

      *round of applause*
  • one people (20/07/2022, 13:45) Like (8) Dislike (24) Reply
    Let the man go we are one Caribbean we have to help our brothers and sisters. Some probably will get killed if they go back home. The man is a Good Samaritan
  • Lily Ann (20/07/2022, 15:02) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    Kuntz, yuh gotttt to let the people dress like yall on a day charter, bikini and all. Get with the program.
  • Fran (20/07/2022, 15:41) Like (18) Dislike (11) Reply
    I feel so sorry for his mother and sisters who have been working so hard. The shame he has brought upon his family.
    • vi (20/07/2022, 16:42) Like (8) Dislike (9) Reply
      He didn’t feel sorry for his why feel for him you just like him idiot
      • Fran (22/07/2022, 01:38) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
        @ vi. Can you not read? I said I feel sorry for his mother and sisters who work so hard and he brought shame upon THEM, not feeling sorry for HIM! STRUPS.
  • hmm (20/07/2022, 15:47) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    He a real Kunt(z)
  • Hmm (20/07/2022, 18:04) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Firstly we should thank the first rescue incident because when the one person called for help visar and The marine police went to look so that incident is what brings the police in the water at that time. If wasn't for that incident these illigal immigrants would have made it to shore. Secondly I am surprised that someone from st. Martin is in the pack.
  • WOW (22/07/2022, 22:07) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I feel sorry for his people…shenelle stay strong
  • Lawd god (24/07/2022, 08:21) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mehson a whole 19 aliens…das a big eat


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