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Man arrested for attempting to smuggle cannabis into VI

- J’Quoi Lloyd allegedly brought the prohibited substance via ferry from St Thomas
J’Quoi Lloyd, 26, of Valley, Virgin Gorda, has been slabbed with several drug-related charges, including Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply to Another and Untrue Declaration and Importation of a Controlled Drug. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man who allegedly attempted to smuggle cannabis into the Virgin Islands through the Road Town Ferry Terminal has been arrested and charged.

J’Quoi Lloyd, 26, of Valley, Virgin Gorda, has been slabbed with several drug-related charges, including Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply to Another and Untrue Declaration and Importation of a Controlled Drug.

According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in a press release today, October 7, 2024, the charges follow a joint operation between RVIPF officers and Customs officials at the Road Town Ferry Terminal on September 9, 2024.

Lloyd had just arrived from STT- RVIPF

“During routine inspections, a quantity of suspected cannabis was recovered from a package claimed by Lloyd, who had just arrived on a ferry from St Thomas, USVI. Lloyd was arrested at the scene, transported to the Road Town Police Station for further questioning, and was subsequently charged,” the press release stated.

The RVIPF says it continues its efforts to combat the trafficking of illegal items within the Virgin Islands and urges the public to report any suspicious activities that may assist Police in its fight against crime.

Persons with information concerning a crime, can confidently call the RVIPF’s Intelligence Unit at 368-9339 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 (TIPS) or overseas call 1-284-800-8477.

14 Responses to “Man arrested for attempting to smuggle cannabis into VI”

  • smh (07/10/2024, 13:26) Like (69) Dislike (10) Reply
    It’s about time we stop taking away people freedom over a plant. Legalize it, regulate it, tax it! Then use that money to do good things like repairing your infrastructure, support your healthcare system, provide scholarships etc. cause guess what the people who want to smoke weed will still find weed to smoke you can’t stop it because it’s a plant all it need is dirt water and sunlight. The notion that you preventing people from smoking weed by keeping it illegal is a fallacy. Now this is a young able bodied person you have to feed up the jail where they still got weed to smoke up there apparently.
    • Madussa (10/10/2024, 08:27) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      People have been growing it here since the beginning of time. They use it for their personal ailments. They grow it in pots in their homes. Make the stuff legal already. So many tourists come here asking for it because they cannot bring it in. The amount of money that could support families would be wonderful. No more hunger no more medical pain. We could support ourselves without looking for help from the government. But this too will be ignored.
  • lord o. (07/10/2024, 13:42) Like (32) Dislike (4) Reply
    Poor Fellow. Only the poor and suffering..
  • ….. (07/10/2024, 13:50) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
    Small thing goin get bail later
  • jack (07/10/2024, 14:03) Like (6) Dislike (33) Reply
    Free the drew free the weed
  • what crime? (07/10/2024, 14:42) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    It was supposed to be legal by now to grow here organically. Never know whats on that stuff besides pesticides galore.

    With out legalization the country supports smuggling.
  • commodities (07/10/2024, 16:01) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    Tea for the Tillerman. The top brass here smoke it.
  • watson (07/10/2024, 23:53) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    who does operations against the dive shops through out the country
  • Herbs Powa (08/10/2024, 00:11) Like (19) Dislike (3) Reply
    Its time we charge the ministers magistrates etc for locking up our people for a natural herb.
  • baby mother (08/10/2024, 06:32) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    let me see what weggie aka cindy and wilman have to say about this!
  • Prophet (08/10/2024, 07:59) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I must make it quite clear that we must always try out best to obey the laws of the land. That said, I totally agreed ????, that Marijuana should legalized. The "Most High" created this plant and we should not be incarcerated in anyway for using it.
  • Righting wrong! (08/10/2024, 08:54) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Natural herb? Question. Did he declare it? Did he pay customs duty on it? When you trying to right wrongdoing ask the right questions too. I have to paid duty on things I want to sell in the BVI. Hope he get charge for that, too.
  • C Breezy (08/10/2024, 10:48) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Jail and Bail for a likkle bit a weed?
  • ALL YOU IGNORAMUSES (08/10/2024, 14:27) Like (16) Dislike (3) Reply
    I AMERICA CLOSE DOWN SENDI G FOOD DOWN HERE , A D THE HOLY WEED GETS LEGALISED , DO BELIEVE WE CAN LIVE OFF OF THE PRECIOUS HERB ❓️ WEED IS EVERYWHERE / WHY YA'LL DON'T DO LIKE THE DUDE IN MIAMI DID , AND GO DOWN ON YA'LL KNEES AND TRY " AH PRAYER STUNT " - WHO KNOWS , YA'LL MIGHT BE LUCKIER THAN SAINT ANDREW


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