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UPDATE: No arrests in cocaine seizure on vessel @ VG- RVIPF

October 21st, 2019 | Tags: drug bust Ellita Port Purcell Vessel drugs
Road Town Police Station. Four days after a significant amount of cocaine was seized on a vessel at Virgin Gorda, no arrests have made and police are seeking the public assistance for information. Photo: VINO/File
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) had on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, announced the seizure of Cocaine on the ‘KRAUTSAND’ Vessel at Port Purcell, in the Virgin Islands (VI). No one was arrested. Photo: RVIPF
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) had on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, announced the seizure of Cocaine on the ‘KRAUTSAND’ Vessel at Port Purcell, in the Virgin Islands (VI). No one was arrested. Photo: RVIPF
Law enforcement authorities reportedly continuing the drug bust today, October 17, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
Law enforcement authorities reportedly continuing the drug bust today, October 17, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Four days after a significant amount of cocaine was seized on a vessel at Virgin Gorda, no arrests have made and police are seeking the public's assistance for information.

Virgin Islands News Online had first reported of the cocaine seizure on October 17, 2019.

The bust was made during a joint operation between The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and Her Majesty’s Customs on a vessel that was searched shortly after its arrival in Virgin Gorda.

“As a result, a large quantity of cocaine was discovered and seized by the RVIPF. No arrests have been made as yet and inquiries are ongoing in this matter,” the RVIPF said in a press release today, Monday, October 21, 2019.

Persons with information relating to this or any other crime are asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department through the access number 311. Persons can also call the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339.

“All information will be treated with discretion and confidentiality will be assured,” the RVIPF stated.

See previous article published October 17, 2019

Large amounts of cocaine found on vessel @ VG

Reports reaching our newsroom have indicated that large amounts of illegal drugs were found on a vessel at Virgin Gorda, today, October 17, 2019.

According to sources, the vessel the drugs were found in is named 'Ellita'; however, it is unclear whether any arrests have been made.

The bust was confirmed to our newsroom by Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews, who said it was a joint operation today between the RVIPF and HM Customs resulting in a significant seizure believed to be cocaine.

"The seizure took place on VG but as the investigation is active and officers still engaged I can make no further statement at this time. More details will be released in due course," Mr Matthews stated.

Our newsroom is working on more details to this story and will update accordingly.

In July 2015, police and customs officers seized 44.2 kilograms of cocaine aboard a boat named Krautsand at Port Purcell. No one was arrested.

29 Responses to “UPDATE: No arrests in cocaine seizure on vessel @ VG- RVIPF”

  • miss (17/10/2019, 19:12) Like (40) Dislike (1) Reply
    Why not wait until the person(s) collect the cargo?
    • Billfargo (22/10/2019, 09:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Why give them free council! While they are too dumb to know that they are stupid!
    • Guest (22/10/2019, 10:18) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      And arrest their own cousins and family?? Lol you really don’t understand the BVI
  • pat (17/10/2019, 19:14) Like (9) Dislike (26) Reply
    Free the weed
  • tony montana (17/10/2019, 19:36) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    That's a lot of yayo
  • always (17/10/2019, 20:03) Like (35) Dislike (2) Reply
    They never going arrest any body they always jumping the gun.. sit on the intel and follow the dope...wait till the t12 comes in then make a move
  • yard fowl (17/10/2019, 21:27) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Distraction
    • Nice (18/10/2019, 06:41) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
      Able to make this burst before any inside rat get the info out. We kno the history.. Excellent work in keeping it a secret with in... Move quickly get the drugs before the info gets out. Deal with the arrest after. Smart thing to do.
      • @ nice (21/10/2019, 14:41) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        Maybe the inside Rat got the info put out before the police got there.... This is strange.... No arrest hmmm.
  • Struppz (17/10/2019, 22:08) Like (19) Dislike (3) Reply
    They stupid stupid! Soo they will never know who it for
  • tretretrete (18/10/2019, 06:37) Like (15) Dislike (8) Reply
    Stop talking what you all don't know. Stop underestimating the police. 1/ The Boat must have a registered owner.. The Police knows that. 2/ There must be an informant.. Maybe they just doing their best to protect the informant... Most time in these big burst the DEA is involved.... I think the police know what they are doing. They R putting it together without any hint or involvement of the informer.... Great Job officers...
    • @hmm (23/10/2019, 08:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Great job my foot! Police Vg and tola is a waste of time....let me rephrase this!! POLICE VG( Virgin Gorda) is a waste of time.
  • Sleuth (18/10/2019, 06:47) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Interesting comment....or, unhappy person somewhere maybe.
  • MY OPINION (18/10/2019, 09:17) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    That boat needs banning from coming here. It's always a problem with that particular boat.
  • Jack vg (18/10/2019, 13:40) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    That's not the name of the boat
  • rock (18/10/2019, 14:50) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Watch them corrupt vg cops good, they going got it on the market real soon
  • max (18/10/2019, 15:14) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where is the balance that was collected. I taught all the bad cops was off the Force by now
  • Wow! (18/10/2019, 16:36) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Name if the vessel is Dona Lila.
  • What? (21/10/2019, 14:42) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Now I'm thinking the burst itself need investigating..
  • dude (21/10/2019, 18:10) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    If you all think the drugs destination is BVI you're all very mislead. The owner of it is probably in USA or DR somewhere cooling out while we looking for local ppl. Do your work still but you know that much drugs isn't for BVI we're just a port along the way most likely.
  • 123 (21/10/2019, 21:49) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    man free the weed endo of story
  • wow (23/10/2019, 07:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nahhh ya’ll wont find nothing cause ya’ll didnt wait!! Matter a fact it might be someone in customs own ir the police!!! How ya’ll even know to go look? Hmmmmmmmmm
  • Real Talk (23/10/2019, 14:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Government need to find the company elitta inc and then maybe they will take better selection of there crew,$10,000 for each kilo and if not paid keep the vessel too many times on same vessel no respect for anyone.


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