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RVIPF seized over 30 guns, 1,650 rounds of ammo in 2021- CoP Collins

- additional 150 bikes & scooters seized during year
January 3rd, 2022 | Tags: COP Mark Collins RVIPF tweets Guns ammunition seizure
Calling 2021 ‘a bumper year’ for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Police Commissioner, Mark Collins has revealed that the RVIPF seized a large number of guns and ammunition in the past year. Photo: Twitter
The tweets on the performance of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) published by Commissioner of Police Mark Collins. Photo: Twitter
The tweets on the performance of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) published by Commissioner of Police Mark Collins. Photo: Twitter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Calling 2021 ‘a bumper year’ for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Police Commissioner, Mark Collins has revealed that the RVIPF seized a large number of guns and ammunition in the past year.

“A bumper year for the RVIPF. Over 30 firearms were seized along with 1,650 rounds of ammunition and 2 tonnes of cocaine. Also, 150 bikes and Scooters seized,” Mr Collins said in a tweet posted on January 1, 2022.

He called the performance of the force, one that was ‘absolutely brilliant’ and congratulated the officers for their performance during the year.

“Well done to all officers and staff for the tremendous efforts in keeping our communities safe,” the Top CoP added.

More loud bikes seized 

Meanwhile, on December 31, 2021, the Commissioner said that following a successful Roads Policing Unit Operation, the force was also able to seize five loud motorbikes to wrap up the year.

“Five Motorcycles with loud mufflers were seized on Tortola. This operation was mounted as a direct result of complaints from our communities,” Mr Collins noted. 

Over the years, legislations including Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) have raised in the House of Assembly (HoA), that residents have been calling for an end to the ‘noise nuisance’ by loud motorbikes.

22 Responses to “RVIPF seized over 30 guns, 1,650 rounds of ammo in 2021- CoP Collins”

  • while you at it (03/01/2022, 09:19) Like (12) Dislike (19) Reply
    I would like to put out a missing report, I’ve waited more than 48hrs, actually I’ve waited for 2yrs. So I would like to file a missing report to locate the Flu Season. I’m getting honestly worried that something happened to it. Would like the public assistance if they have any crucial information on this matter.
    • To “while you are...” (03/01/2022, 11:05) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
      Alright Smart Alec, the flu, along with the common cold has been nipped in the bud these last many months because people have been wearing masks that help lessen the spread of respiratory infections, not just Covid.
      • @To “while you are...” (03/01/2022, 15:32) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
        Lol y’all really think mask stops you from catching the flu ? Lmao do you know what a flu is ? Those mask can’t even stop a fart and you think it can stop the flu. Y’all believe in this germ theory nonsense from big pharma aka the rockerfellas better wise up on your history and science
  • Difference (03/01/2022, 09:26) Like (66) Dislike (1) Reply
    There's a BIG difference between this Commissioner and the last one....
    • Rubber Duck (03/01/2022, 22:19) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Well done mr Collins, keep it up until the BVI is back to the place we love without these life destroyers.
  • noisy bike (03/01/2022, 09:55) Like (3) Dislike (9) Reply
    things blacks were doing
  • Native Senior citizen and the BVI (03/01/2022, 10:30) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank you,Sir, Mr. Commissioner of police, RVIPF, for your leadership role, and for reporting your progress on this matter of interest. I hope that this year 2022 you will be able to report higher numbers.
    God blessing, continue.

  • Only blacks something does not add up (03/01/2022, 10:36) Like (2) Dislike (14) Reply
    So when he going start arresting whites for their crimes?
    • @ only blacks (03/01/2022, 11:36) Like (1) Dislike (6) Reply
      very good question and you will get a lot of haters but hold your head up(for some it is about dollars & cents) we need leadership with integrity and stop selling off our Heritage


      there is substantial narcotics crimes in this british overseas territory by white folks

      no one questions where the money comes from when they build these big villas

      operating charter systems again the chapters of our laws and when we speak out on such matters look jive talk because the whites should not be offended

      realistically speaking when you leave road town and go where some of the folks hail from what pon racial discrimination

      the power little boats own by locals is far cheaper than the yachts........

    • BuzzBvi (03/01/2022, 12:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      When they commit crimes would be the best procedure.
  • big show (03/01/2022, 11:57) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    The big difference between both commissioners is this one running the force the other one wasn’t he was just running his mouth
  • vi (03/01/2022, 12:19) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    All the vi need is tougher gun laws for example in SKB you get hold with an gun automatically 3 years in prison no court time or no judge, it need something kind of gun law too many guns in the place and no gun make here in the vi
    • IP address (03/01/2022, 12:52) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      @VI the two people that disagreed with your comments have illegal guns and should checked out!! make checking IP on random bloggers something
  • Just saying (03/01/2022, 12:40) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    Don't want to hear he its time for a local police chief
  • SMH (03/01/2022, 13:03) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    It’s so easy to deceive people all those guns was on one man so you really only caught about three gun man last year and you gave back half of the scooters
    • Real thinker (03/01/2022, 17:16) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      Glad you a smart person to know that and how they pushing these numbers like they putting in work
  • Webster (03/01/2022, 17:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank you Commissioner.
    For this year 2022, we would like to see some of our unsolved murders solved. Please put extra emphasis on this area . It’s high time.
  • uh (03/01/2022, 17:51) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    It have more gun's in tola than it's population and this is no joke
  • Must of been a typo (03/01/2022, 17:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    150 bikes seized? Can’t be true. And so much on the road still.
  • @ WEBSTER (03/01/2022, 20:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    YOU SAID IT ,AND THATS VERY CONSTRUCTIVE BLOGGING , BECAUSE DRUGS AND UNSOLVED MURDERS NEEDS TO BE ADRESSED SERIOUSLY WITH THE HELP OF THOSE WHO KNOW THE TRUTH
  • show and tell (05/01/2022, 22:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great so seized 20 guns but everyone that had one still on street with new tool


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