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Power boat detained @ Police Marine Base

The power boat 'DONZI' at the Police Marine Shore Base today, May 26, 2016. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A power boat has been detained by law enforcement authorities, according to sources reaching Virgin Islands News Online.

The vessel, named ‘DONZI’ and fitted with three outboard engines, was detained since Monday May 23, 2016.

Our source’s information was confirmed by Commissioner of Customs, Mr Wade Smith.

"A high speed go fast boat was detained on Monday. I can’t give any other details as investigations are still ongoing,” Mr Smith told Virgin Islands News Online.

The vessel remains docked at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Marine Shore Base at Burt Point.

12 Responses to “Power boat detained @ Police Marine Base”

  • rattie (26/05/2016, 18:06) Like (7) Dislike (7) Reply
    Good job wade
  • rock (26/05/2016, 20:03) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    Can I Get back my Donzi was just here for the Levric bay Poker Run here in the BVIsels.......not Good
  • bull ship (26/05/2016, 20:23) Like (8) Dislike (14) Reply
    We advertising poker run all over the world and when the people them come here ayo seizing their boats?
    • one eye rooster (26/05/2016, 20:58) Like (13) Dislike (4) Reply
      Stop spreading rumors keep your big mouth shut if you don't know why the boat was detained I say no more.
  • wadey (26/05/2016, 20:48) Like (1) Dislike (9) Reply
    police please check all boat for poker run this sunday you all need something to do
  • yellow (26/05/2016, 22:25) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    No surprises...this is what has been happening all along..
  • over doing it (27/05/2016, 00:09) Like (6) Dislike (7) Reply
    That same customs department killed bomba's business when they harrassed the white boaters that used to come over from red hook just to lime every full moon night.
  • My girl (27/05/2016, 10:17) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    people before you comment get your fax right this boat is from JVD
  • Grubbing4$$$ (27/05/2016, 16:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Cruising for Cash, that's all HM Customs is up to lately.
  • MICKY (15/06/2017, 11:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is there a distance the motorboaters must stay away from swimming areas? Today two motorboaters are anchored just about on the beach right in front of the SoggyDollar. They should not be there and maybe summoned so they dont anchor in a swimming area again.

    Yhank you

    Micky DeBow
    bdph52z@gmail.com


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