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Update: Devon Bedford denied bail for cocaine find @ Hodges Creek

- cocaine allegedly has a street value of more than $25M
January 29th, 2021 | Tags: Devon Bedford Cocaine drug find Hodges Creek RVIPF
Devon Bedford, 32, was denied bail by Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards when he appeared in court today, January 29, 2021, charged with unlawful possession and possession with intent to supply. Photo: JTV/Facebook
A male resident of Harrigan's Estate, Devon Bedford, has been charged in connection with the recent discovery of cocaine in a rental vehicle in the Hodges Creek area of Tortola. Photo: VINO/File
A male resident of Harrigan's Estate, Devon Bedford, has been charged in connection with the recent discovery of cocaine in a rental vehicle in the Hodges Creek area of Tortola. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Devon Bedford, 32, was denied bail by Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards when he appeared in court today, January 29, 2021, charged with unlawful possession and possession with intent to supply.

Bedford of Harrigan Estate was arrested and charged following a discovery of some 259 kilos of cocaine with a street value of over $25M in a rental vehicle on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Hodges Creek.

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

The defendant, who is represented by attorney Reynella Rawlins, is to return to court on May 18, 2021, when the police investigative report is expected to be ready.

More details to follow.

See previous article published January 29, 2021

One charged in connection with cocaine find @ Hodges Creek

A male resident of Harrigan's Estate has been charged in connection with the recent discovery of cocaine in a rental vehicle in the Hodges Creek area of Tortola.

Devon Bedford of Harrigan Estate was yesterday, January 28, 2021, arrested and charged for unlawful possession and possession with intent to supply with other persons unknown, according to a press statement from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) today, January 29, 2021.

It said Mr Bedford is scheduled to appear before the Magistrate Court at the next available sitting.

Police said during an operation in the early hours of last week Tuesday, January 19, 2021, members of the RVIPF seized a quantity of suspected cocaine in a rental vehicle intercepted in the Hodge’s Creek area.

In a January 20, 2021, press statement, the RVIPF had said a total of five bales, weighing in excess of 150 kilos, was recovered in the vehicle and a vessel connected to the drug seizure was also located in the Brandy Wine area and seized by officers.

Police said the driver of the rental vehicle in which the drug was allegedly found made his escape.

"The investigation remains live and ongoing," the RVIPF said.

31 Responses to “Update: Devon Bedford denied bail for cocaine find @ Hodges Creek”

  • Greg (29/01/2021, 09:56) Like (39) Dislike (2) Reply
    Do you notice they are using rental cars now to do their dirt, so their cars remain free from the crimes.
  • chosen (29/01/2021, 10:02) Like (114) Dislike (7) Reply
    Haha and no corruption in this place most of the drugs are coming thru the biger one in the bvi.
    • wise up (29/01/2021, 14:07) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
      U hit the NAIL
    • Local (29/01/2021, 17:27) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
      The big question is what happen the boarder surveilence to intercept vessels picking up drugs that tells me there is a gap that is being covered.
      • @local (30/01/2021, 02:40) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
        Dont mind the hype Local the ocean is a vast place and criminal are very smart. That's all i am going to say law enforcement agency have been trying for decade to stop crime its process local trust governments run broke trying to fight crime.
    • HAHA (29/01/2021, 18:27) Like (7) Dislike (11) Reply
      Drugs dealing is a crime and not necessarily corruption.
      • @ HAHA (30/01/2021, 11:37) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
        Corruption is related to drug trafficking and drugs, rentals, etc. are used in connection with money laundering.
        • Really (31/01/2021, 04:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          Omg, 4u 2 make that comment it's the dumbest thing I've heard thus far. U sound like an undercover hater
    • @ chosen (30/01/2021, 11:35) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Who is the bigger one to which you refer?
  • .... (29/01/2021, 11:55) Like (6) Dislike (12) Reply
    hold yah head fam...
  • chosen (29/01/2021, 12:11) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's the big fish not the sprat that is poisoning our youths with drugs to make big money and live well and don't give a hoot about nothing else.
    • DEDE (30/01/2021, 17:19) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      The biggest lie they tell them is one day the will call the shots and own mansions, fancy cars and lots of money. Sad part some done even live long enough get anything much less the top three I mentioned. Many of our youths fall for this to often thus the behaviour we’re seeing now.
  • FEO GOMEZ (29/01/2021, 14:34) Like (14) Dislike (12) Reply
    All I'm saying is all these young dons getting money is alright by me. Keep on pushing. Cause Jamie Diamond and the elites doing it too. Just like the Game Stop Wall street fiasco, those scum bag Hedge Funds manager like shorting the lil defunct company stocks. These kids on Reddit played them to the loss of 5 Billion now the blocking the lil man from trading on free platforms. Scumm of the Earth these CLEAR Hedge Fund managers.
    • @ FEO GOMEZ (30/01/2021, 11:34) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      So if someone playing Russian Roulette with a gun you going try it too???!!???!!

      Don’t be a monkey!!!!!!
  • Tsk Tsk (29/01/2021, 14:37) Like (19) Dislike (7) Reply
    Sigh, another FAB (Fine A$$ Brutha) gone. Fellas I BEG...please want more for yal selves! it already have a shortage...come on.....WANT BETTER!!!!!
  • S (29/01/2021, 15:14) Like (7) Dislike (5) Reply
    You all keep on calling one man name what about the other vehicle that get away ?do d cop's know who are where that person are persons are just checking
  • Trend (29/01/2021, 15:27) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    they hit playroom bar, now santa bakery.. seems like they targeting a certain area.
  • question (29/01/2021, 20:54) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Who sign / paid for the renty? Did the owning the rental report it “missing or stolen? If not that company is should provide names if not their involved
  • u (30/01/2021, 05:13) Like (1) Dislike (6) Reply
    @stupid how that u feel that one so u guilty u right to u your self is stupid punch time to ripe d truth shall be reviewed don't worry your self u will get a shock of your life
  • No Future (30/01/2021, 13:37) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    There’s absolutely no future once drugs involved. All the drug kingpin never get to enjoy it because there’s no joy in drugs!! Scar Face, El Chappo etc never had a well ending story! All those who’s into drugs will have a gruesome death. What’s wing in living within the means ?
    • crazy people (30/01/2021, 16:49) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      Who valuing these drugs 2,000 plus kilos at 250 million and now turn and tell us 150 kilos value 25 million the maths could never add up railroading people and misleading the public These people just putting numbers so they can make it seems like a lot
      • facts (31/01/2021, 11:38) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        Exactly. Who tf pricing these things?? Call shot for what it is!!! That’s a minor amount but the figures presented has the judge making comments like “that’s a lot of drugs”. SMFH !

        @Free Bedrock
  • u (30/01/2021, 15:25) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    @@stupid only fool don't make mistake so right now u sound like something is trouble in u please have a peace of mind and wait on your turn ok I beg
  • free (31/01/2021, 11:42) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Free Bedrock. A couple bails found Nd they act like they hit the jackpot. While police out here roaming on f*cling bail
  • Hmmmmm (01/02/2021, 15:01) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    he was denied bail!! but the officers with the 2500 biggest ever in bvi are out on bail! smh
    • Sue (02/02/2021, 13:08) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      Real talk free the darn boy, the law man drugs was much more than him and he's free. Beddo don't mind the noise hang tough bro your softball fans gah you stay strong bro


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