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RVIPF debunks reports of illegal entry @ VG & Beef Island as ‘false alarms’

August 25th, 2020 | Tags: false reports fake news RVIPF illegal entry COVID-19
Reports circulating on social media of persons suspected of entering the Territory illegally at Savannah Bay on Virgin Gorda and Trellis Bay on Beef Island have been labeled as ‘false alarms’ by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Photo: Internet Source
Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews, left, said the reports of illegal entry at Savannah Bay and Trellis Bay are 'false alarms'. Photo: VINO/File
Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews, left, said the reports of illegal entry at Savannah Bay and Trellis Bay are 'false alarms'. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reports circulating on social media of persons suspected of entering the Territory illegally at Savannah Bay on Virgin Gorda and Trellis Bay on Beef Island have been labeled as ‘false alarms’ by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

There has been strong focus on illegal entry and human smuggling by authorities and civilians alike as the spike in COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands is being attributed to the two illegal activities.

There are currently 17 active cases of COVID-19, most of which are believed to have resulted by community transmission after the virus was reportedly introduced by persons entering the Territory illegally.

Government has since announced enhanced surveillance at the borders while the RVIPF has pleaded with the community to report any suspicious activity.

‘False alarms’

Reports on social media, and which also reached our newsroom, stated that as recent as yesterday, August 24, 2020, there were at least two sightings of small boats/dinghies entering the Territory at two different locations- Savannah Bay and Trellis Bay.

According to reliable sources, these were reported to the RVIPF but by the time they arrived the suspects were long gone.

Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews; however, told our newsroom the reports of the illegal activities are untrue.

“False alarms,” Commissioner Matthews described the reports.

8 Responses to “RVIPF debunks reports of illegal entry @ VG & Beef Island as ‘false alarms’”

  • Interesting (25/08/2020, 16:57) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    How can they know for sure????
  • Yes (25/08/2020, 16:58) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    People need to stop this stupidness same so yesterday that have this news all around saying a staff in fine food tested positive for d virus thay need to stop it it's rediclous
  • Ehhh (25/08/2020, 17:33) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    false alarm my foot. POLICE AND CUSTOMS DO YOUR DAMN JOB PROPERLY
  • Mick was in Cyprus (25/08/2020, 18:35) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
    Let’s not forget before relocating to our stunning all paid for holiday in VI maverick mick was in Cyprus. He’s incompetent to deal with VI issues and border control. No EU protection or border control here. What you gonna do? Keep posting on your social media sunsets?!!! Get real boi.
  • Funny (25/08/2020, 18:48) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    to all the bloggers above please check how far a dinghy would have to come from a different country to enter illegally at Trellis Bay or Savannah get a grip!
    • Exactly!! (25/08/2020, 19:55) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
      It doesn't make a sense!! That fake news carrier didn't think that one thru. There are a whole lot of people trying to start panic in the place with these fake reports. The next lot pitting the community against police. We got one police department. Can't go to Cost-u-less to buy another one. Let's support them!!!
  • g (25/08/2020, 19:11) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    @ funny right now u an saying nothing wheel and come again
  • pat (26/08/2020, 09:00) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    the white CoP has failed us bottom line


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