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Rico Penn is 4th person charged in cocaine seizure- RVIPF

July 25th, 2023 | Tags: Rico Penn cocaine seizure arrested charged RVIPF
Rico Penn, 34, of Fats Hogs Bay has been charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply to another, unlawful possession of a controlled drug, keeping an unlicenced firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition. Photo: Facebook
Police said a large quantity of cocaine was recovered following the police operation on the waters near East End on July 19, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters.
Police said a large quantity of cocaine was recovered following the police operation on the waters near East End on July 19, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Police have charged a fourth person in its continued inquiries into the cocaine, firearms, boat and ammunition seizure during the operation at East End last week Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Rico Penn, 34, of Fats Hogs Bay was charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply to another, unlawful possession of a controlled drug, keeping an unlicenced firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

This is according to a press release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Formerly, Dion McMaster, 38, Brady Ghut, had been charged with the same four charges while Zuri Reid, 40, and Ruth Gonzalez Tellez, 28, both of Belle Vue were charged with keeping an unlicenced firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

3 arrested & released

Police said an additional three persons were arrested and released pending further investigations.

The RVIPF said it wishes to renew its appreciation for the support and continued cooperation in this investigation which remains active and dynamic as investigators continue to pursue several lines of inquiry. It said the support of law-abiding members of the community is reassuring and sustains an unwavering determination to continue efforts to keep serving and protecting the Virgin Islands.

“The efforts to bring offenders to justice continue and will not be derailed by those who hope to escape detection and prosecution. Investigators are therefore asking anyone who has useful information to contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339 or anonymously through the Crimestoppers hotline number 8008477,” the RVIPF stated in the press release.

22 Responses to “Rico Penn is 4th person charged in cocaine seizure- RVIPF”

  • Er? (25/07/2023, 11:46) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
    Took a while... I guess out of the three released this one didn’t stash his gun & drugs yet?

    Common sense they won’t wait to be searched if they burnt & stole boats from the flipping police headquarters.
  • Mrs Juliette (25/07/2023, 12:16) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    The pictures from the others, please this movie getting interesting.
  • e (25/07/2023, 12:21) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    Because Malta man is a cop Casper picture not up . He save he again i see wa going on
  • NICK (25/07/2023, 12:45) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    I guessing he never wait to pick up the one on the boat he take off before they touch land.
  • Nelson C (25/07/2023, 13:13) Like (15) Dislike (16) Reply
    Yasss! Please bring that chubby cheek, butterball dude up here. We gon make him into a boy up here. We not even gonna ask him, we give no choices we only take. Hope his tiptoes strong cause don telling you from now, no mercy on that.
  • @neson c (25/07/2023, 13:57) Like (44) Dislike (4) Reply
    I've served a 3 year sentence in jail.. that gay s**t don't be happening in tortola prison.. rico should break your hand if u touch him
    • @neson c (25/07/2023, 14:54) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply

      You ain see that’s a b***y boy that’s not even in jail typing behind the keyboard. Sound as if he is the one wan Rico and don’t know how to show it.

      • Ayo minding that gaf (25/07/2023, 16:43) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
        keyboard clown soup talking frig evryting pumkin this He better dont end up balsum ghut idiot looking likes
  • Classmate (25/07/2023, 14:20) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply

    To:Nelson C... Ain't one %$^&* you going do he. WE GOT HE. Just how you talking buh "WE", he going be well covered up here.

  • chucky the best (25/07/2023, 14:49) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply

    How chubby you come to Canada who knows that if you drop the soap, your vi****y will remain if you have one

  • onlooker (25/07/2023, 15:51) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    No gayness in tola prison. Them guys too macho for that!
  • HMMM (25/07/2023, 19:51) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Where are the pics of the other charged ones?
  • jail boy (26/07/2023, 14:10) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Heads up Rico don’t mind the noise
  • unknown (26/07/2023, 14:21) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I’m truly ashamed of the ppl that sit and take the time of the day to make these comments ,ayo have too much time wasting on things that’s doesn’t concern ayo . Negative bad mind ppl of such a little island it’s very sad
  • Guitarist (26/07/2023, 14:23) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Free the Rico
  • Majestic Life Watch (26/07/2023, 15:44) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Tick Tock Powers Tick Tock Coming Closer each time.
  • wise up (26/07/2023, 15:46) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Sorry fo my boyy Rico,real cool dude.
    #parentkarma
  • Neighbor (27/07/2023, 09:37) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Evil heart and wicked spirit ppl change ayo ways I’m really surprised of the things ppl have to say about others and in the end we are all humans , the comments under this post is very embarrassing for us humans knowing is one of our own who thought about these things written and literally had the guts to type it , that’ clearly shows the type of humans we have walking amongst us
  • WTF (29/07/2023, 19:50) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Y all the fire man them selling drugs. Tola hot and they still wouldn't stop


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