Shaun Massicott charged in connection to Hodges Creek cocaine bust

- Devon Bedford was previously charged in relation to $25M cocaine bust

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The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) today July 22, 2021, has announced that they have charged a second male, Shaun Massicott in connection with a January 2021 operation which resulted in the seizure of over 200 kilos of cocaine at Hodges Creek, Tortola. Photo: VINO/File

Devon Bedford, 32, was denied bail by Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards when he appeared in court on January 29, 2021, charged in connection with the same drug bust. Photo: JTV/Facebook

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) today July 22, 2021, announced that a second male, Shaun Massicott, has been charged in connection with a January 2021 operation that resulted in the seizure of over 200 kilos of cocaine at Hodges Creek, Tortola.

Massicott, 28, of East End, Tortola, was charged for possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply and being concerned with the supply of a controlled drug.

In January 2021, Devon Bedford, 32, a resident of Harrigan's Estate, was charged with unlawful possession and possession with intent to supply.

Accused granted bail

According to the RVIPF, Massicott appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on Friday, July 16, 2021, and was offered bail.

Police said that during an operation on January 19, 2021, in the Brandywine area, officers of the RVIPF intercepted a rental vehicle.

“A search of that vehicle uncovered a large quantity of cocaine. A subsequent search of a second vehicle uncovered a smaller quantity of cocaine. A boat was seized as part of that operation,” the RVIPF said.

Police in January 2021 said five bales of cocaine were recovered in the vehicle and a vessel connected to the drug seizure.

Crown Counsel Kristain Johnson said the cocaine had an estimated street value of $25,970,000.

19 Responses to “Shaun Massicott charged in connection to Hodges Creek cocaine bust ”

Help (22/07/2021, 15:45) Like (3) Dislike (35) Reply
where he from ? bet he from down the island or maybe his family roots.
- Sue (22/07/2021, 22:22) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
  You sound so damn foolish ms continent island I
  from right here a proud one to
  - Strupps.. (23/07/2021, 14:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why y'all respond to "Help" he isnt even from here. He is just an instigator to annoy and rile up locals and non-locals alike. Dmn fool.
- hello (23/07/2021, 07:28) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
  You sound so foolish. Where you from or your family roots check again. And it don't matter where you're from crime is crime
  - @hello (23/07/2021, 09:27) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Crime is crime according to you. Actually it is allyo middle name, An indelible plague within the DNA. Must be why you are always an unwanted guest and treated like a disease.
SHAME (22/07/2021, 15:59) Like (2) Dislike (18) Reply
I blame
the commission of inquiry
- Biva (22/07/2021, 19:19) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
  You crazy. The COI not to blame. This all cos of global warming mehson. An gay folk.
  Not the chicks though. Dem cool.
- lol (23/07/2021, 09:42) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
  Lol I swear you guys intentionally post none-sense to get under people skin.
... (22/07/2021, 16:08) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
who eat the cheese now that all this time gone
- ... (22/07/2021, 20:24) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
  Police probably took it to a secrete location outside the territory to dispose of it with no oversight. For all we know they can place it on a navy ship and it’s gone.
WOW (22/07/2021, 16:29) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
A police woman so too !
- Rena (22/07/2021, 22:24) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
  If you so bold to say a police why don’t you come forward and show yourself and call the name of the police as you say.
T (22/07/2021, 16:55) Like (11) Dislike (5) Reply
A lot more in this East end area soon go down the longest rope has an end
Stimulus (22/07/2021, 17:22) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
better luck next time young blood
H (22/07/2021, 19:30) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
Where is his photo?
Shaft (22/07/2021, 21:54) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
DRUG MONEY IS BLOOD MONEY / AND SOONER OR LATER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IS GOING TO GET TAKEN OUT OR TAKEN DOWN , SO ALL THE BLING BLING DOSEN'T REALLY WORT SELLING YOUR SOULS TO THE WHITE LADY FOR , AND PLUS YOU ALL ONLY SPOILING THIS ONCE PEACEFUL COUNTRY FOR FEW $$$$$ MORE
wow (22/07/2021, 23:25) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
This the trend for the fast life massive. I love how I work hard for my income. This is the life that considered “dope” oh ya! Dope is involved so that makes sense. Dope life have no life. Clock ticking
scatter (23/07/2021, 06:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
Another one from yonder who washed up on the shores of the Vi to "" build it up".
Building up the Vi up de Island style, away from home.
ShipOut (23/07/2021, 09:22) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
These are the type of prisoners who should be housed in the UK prison. Balsum Ghut is simply a resort and an office for them to continue business.

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