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Police intercept powerboat @ Frenchman’s Cay following chase

A police officer searches the powerboat intercepted at Frenchman's Cay on August 22, 2022. Photo: Team of Reporters
The powerboat intercepted by US and local authorities at Frenchman's Cay today, August 22, 2022. Photo: VINO
The powerboat intercepted by US and local authorities at Frenchman's Cay today, August 22, 2022. Photo: VINO
The boat intercepted at Frenchman’s Cay was reportedly searched; however, it is unclear if anything illegal was found or if any arrests have been made. Photo: Team of Reporters
The boat intercepted at Frenchman’s Cay was reportedly searched; however, it is unclear if anything illegal was found or if any arrests have been made. Photo: Team of Reporters
Persons gathered at the Frenchman's Cay Bridge this afternoon, August 22, 2022, after a vessel that was chased by US and local authorities was searched. Photo: Team of Reporters
Persons gathered at the Frenchman's Cay Bridge this afternoon, August 22, 2022, after a vessel that was chased by US and local authorities was searched. Photo: Team of Reporters
FRENCHMAN’S CAY, VI- A high-speed chase allegedly involving officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Marine Branch and two powerboats resulted in one of the vessels being intercepted at Frenchman’s Cay, moments ago, August 22, 2022.

According to reports reaching our newsroom, the incident took place just after 5:00 pm.

It is unclear where the other boat escaped to; however, the boat that was intercepted at Frenchman’s Cay was reportedly searched. It is unclear if anything illegal was found or if any arrests have been made.

US authorities are also said to be involved in the operation.

This is a developing story and our newsroom will provide more details as they emerge.

26 Responses to “Police intercept powerboat @ Frenchman’s Cay following chase”

  • smh (22/08/2022, 18:13) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where’s Mika Barry when we need her?? What is going on in this place
  • Hot ???? (22/08/2022, 18:16) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
    The sea is hot
  • DJ BritishInvadr (22/08/2022, 18:37) Like (7) Dislike (7) Reply
    Wow these man need to becareful. I just was lock up for a month in Orlando and can tell u that u ain need to be no where the feds got u penned in. Sad i went in there all cause I wanted to get granny a new chair w lil boy money.
  • Yes (22/08/2022, 19:07) Like (35) Dislike (3) Reply
    Its about time they stop them.they use to pass full speed just in front of customs and no body react.they knew, they knew what was going on
  • A***n army (22/08/2022, 19:22) Like (10) Dislike (11) Reply

    Do the A****n boys work for wsi or they by themself?

  • bvibuzz (22/08/2022, 19:44) Like (6) Dislike (9) Reply
    Free the weed
  • Hard on (22/08/2022, 20:01) Like (16) Dislike (8) Reply

    Look at all those dumb @###@$ line off on the bridge

  • M (22/08/2022, 23:53) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    Once they didn't cross th3 bridge, it's not Frenchman's Cay.
  • Is it or (23/08/2022, 01:30) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    All these poker run boats are slowly being place on the auction market.


    But some how that boat look very familiar.
  • Lol Yeah Right (23/08/2022, 02:10) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    We are an honest, hard working bunch of people. We don’t sell dope. Andrew’s new state of the art bridge is seeing some action man..
  • Tola People (23/08/2022, 04:01) Like (22) Dislike (2) Reply
    tola people support this lifestyle. They will trade in an innocent person for exchange for a person who’s known for drugs. It’s crazy how a lot of them are washing the money tho and smart home most have boy/girl friends as bank employees “easy way to deposit deop money. Just don’t know how people can actually feel good knowing it’s blood money is what they living off of. God will deal with them.
    • Eagle Eye (24/08/2022, 07:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I am Tola people and I DO NOT SUPPORT THIS LIFESTYLE. Please stop the generalization.
  • BuzzBvi (23/08/2022, 04:11) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    And featuring the Government sponsored drug money escape bridge!! Now better!!!!! Easier for larger and faster boats to evade the authorities!!!!!!!!!! But not this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • London Town (23/08/2022, 07:47) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    now you know the london workers and DEA out and about on the high seas. On the sea water is where the money is, so the undercover working overtime——

    what really goes on after the undercover takes away the money because if them pick up 5 they can report 3(because who bodyguard the bodyguard)


  • suggestion (23/08/2022, 08:26) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Seized them boats see if they owners would not think before borrowing to someone else to use it. Or the ownes themselves. Lots of them would not want to risk their boats if this law was to be implemented
  • NezRez (23/08/2022, 08:52) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    These criminals have no intention of stopping and have no fear. They seem to be getting worse. I wonder who keeps giving them the go-ahead to continue business as usual. There is something really scary about this activity since Maynard and Fahie have been arrested. We haven't heard a peep out of Maynard or her son. WTH is going on for real? The general public is always the last to know.
    • @NezRez (23/08/2022, 10:29) Like (4) Dislike (8) Reply
      some are lawyers; some are doctors; some are fishermen while some move around cash & dope and it will always continue, been so for years throughout the west indies not only in our territory ..please and always recall or remember the Europeans use the same sea water to ship our fore parents from island to island making their money……don’t be shy because some wish to push sinister movements under the rug

      pick on this fact:
      the niggers use power boats to move about while the white race uses their sail boats and private yacht to move “the cargo” slippery and smooth!!!

      The locals are rubber stamped at criminals
      The others are seen as visitors or investors

      If you think only some us are players Other Folks in private villas play along as well: but are move discrete with the movements

      • Yea ship wah? (25/08/2022, 16:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Tell me one of your family that was shipped by a European?
  • @ HARD ON (23/08/2022, 10:15) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    IT LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE TRUTH , WHEN WE SEE THE FACTS ON VIDEO , ( ALYO ) PISSED OFF , SO NOW PEOPLE LOOKING AT WHATS TAKING PLACE YOU HIGHLY ANNOYED , THE COUNTRY IS GETTING INFESTED WITH GUNS / DRUGS AND MURDER ETC , AND YOU READY TO GO TO WAR WITH
    BECAUSE THEY JUST LOOKING ON ???? ITS YOU AND FAMILY WHO TURNING THIS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY INTO A ( DRUGS IS IT ) COUNTRY
  • flUffy (23/08/2022, 10:51) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    So...when this chase occured it was "said" it was 2 speedboats ...so where is the other boat and the " man" that jumped off the boat and ran up the road????‍♀️?
  • Citizen (23/08/2022, 14:19) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    All some of you can do is call down the BVI. Why don't you all just pack your bags and leave it you cant stand the people. No I forgot you all just damn jealous and bad minded.
  • @ citizen (23/08/2022, 18:36) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    If after all that is transforming the country with crimes after crimes and you are so conceited to make a statement like that , well who has eyes to see let them see, and who has ear to hear ,let them hear , so go ahead and show the world how evil your mind is ????
    • Citizen (24/08/2022, 09:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Just shut up and leave no one holding you hostage. I am so sick of you all, just waiting for when thing like these happen to start airing out your mouth, always have nothing good to say about Virgin Islanders. I don't see you all here defending the BVI. Not only the BVI have crimes and you would never shut me up.


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