UPDATE: 4 charged in police operations on Friday; Guns, ammo & cocaine seized
It also said four men were arrested and later charged in relation to the recovered items.
Men charged
Detectives have charged 27-year-old Omari Roberts of Hannah's Estate with two counts of Keeping a Prohibited Firearm without a Licence and three counts of Unlawful Possession of Explosives.
Also charged are 32-year-old Everette Isaac, 44-year-old Pedro Mercedes Soto, and 28-year-old Odai Abdulsalam, of The Valley, Virgin Gorda with Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply Another. All four men will remain in police custody until the next available court date.
‘Breaking the back’ of organised crime
Commissioner of Polie Mark Collins in a press release on October 7, 2023, said he wished to thank the hardworking and dedicated officers from the various units who participated in these investigations.
He also renews his appreciation for the support of law-abiding members of the public in our efforts to break the back of organized criminal activities in the Territory, the press release stated.
Persons can confidentially call the Crime Stoppers line 800-8477 (TIPS) or overseas call 1-284-800-8477 with the relevant information or contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339. All provided information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
See previous article published October 7, 2023
RVIPF search operation leads to several arrests on Tortola & VG
Officials at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have indicated that following a joint search by several units of the police force, several arrests have been made in connection to crime.
The RVIPF says the arrest came after search operations were conducted on Tortola and Virgin Gorda on October 6th as part of continuing investigations into organized criminal activities taking place in the Territory.
“Several arrests have been made in relation the the recovery of drugs, firearms, and ammunition. Investigations are ongoing and more information will be provided when appropriate,” the RVIPF said in a media release.
It remains unclear the identity of those arrested or the number of persons arrested.
Our News Centre will bring new information as it becomes available.
51 Responses to “UPDATE: 4 charged in police operations on Friday; Guns, ammo & cocaine seized”
poor black Man U alone be the target while others continue to be protected by the system
School children please note don’t get jealous or feel bad when you see a lot of the now young woman and men with anything. Most of it wasn’t from honest hard work but from illegal actions. A lot of people would sign on a low on a petition to get known criminals out in a heartbeat. Everyone knows 1 of the 3 of those dudes are into drugs and runnings. A lot of parents aware a lot of girlfriends and baby mothers aware them child fathers into drugs and runnings but play blind eye due to money. None of those dealers have more connections than The original Scarface and look how it ended for him? Name 1 successful drug dealers that’s happy and live a comfortable lifestyle. It’s sickening to see how a lot of the now people especially young people just about the blood money. I will never accept a penny from anyone that deals. I’ll never invest anything drug related into a business I want to begin. All those who do have businesses that’s drug funded won’t last for long for the business is legitimate and positive but the funding of it was bloody. The people are only sorry because they got caught and them little go fast friends won’t be around to fund them. This year alone up to last week them put in the graveyard dem sweet never bother a soul loving Azim. If anyone believes he was innocent you’ll really needs help. No one in deals going to have a good life; the money, the amount of chains etc doesn’t mean successful. School children please don’t follow certain people and them lifestyle. Stay in school and do your best. The BVI will get a serious clean up and all those involved will either kill each other or will be arrested and charged accordingly by the law spending some time in prison.
I honestly forgot to mention that no one questions were the so-called investors who comes here and develops all manner of structures(were those dollars comes from)
Just recently one of the financial companies was found to be out of order and simply paid a fine(others would have ended up before the justice system and off to HMP)
don’t be shy(dont talk some-talk all)
You have with wonderful words outlined the shortcuts to having a Majestic Life.
St**ky Next
are 2separate definitions. Become familiar with the definition of BVISLANDER and then we can chat about "yo MUDA".
None of those devil spawns bejng discussed are BVISLANDERS .
And don't fall asleep on KEMO LETTSOME'S murder cause we are still waiting for that.