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UPDATE: Men charged for breaching curfew & illegal entry into VI

Police say the vessel the men were travelling in was intercepted by Marine officers of the RVIPF on April 3, 2020, at about 3:40 pm. Photo: Facebook
The two men seen here being escorted by Police to the Police Marine Base. Photo: Team of Reporters
The two men seen here being escorted by Police to the Police Marine Base. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The two men who illegally entered the Virgin Islands (VI) after a trip to the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) for smuggling activity, have been charged according to a release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

The men have been identified as BVIslander, Tambu Frett along with Bryan Bolan of the USVI who now face charges for Illegal Entry in addition to Breach of Curfew.

Police say the vessel the men were travelling in was intercepted by Marine officers of the RVIPF on April 3, 2020, at about 3:40 pm.

Sources say the police also seized an undisclosed sum of cash after a high-speed chase at sea, however, Frett is facing an additional charge for engaging in smuggling.

Both men are currently in police custody pending their appearance in the Magistrate’s Court.

It is unclear if the men were tested for COVID-19 or placed into quarantine after the illegal trip to the USVI which currently has 40 confirmed cases of the deadly virus.

See previous article published today, April 4, 2020

Two nabbed after illegal trip to USVI

-VI Police seize large sum of cash following high-speed chase @ sea

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that two men were reportedly nabbed illegally entering the Virgin Islands (VI) after a trip to the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) sometime yesterday, Friday, April 3, 2020.

According to sources, the men had earlier left the Baughers Bay area in a dinghy heading towards St. John when police; acting on intelligence, approached the vessel on its return and signalled for them to stop.

High-speed chase 

It was then, that a high-speed chase ensued towards the direction of Norman Islands where police cornered the vessel and discovered the two men along with a large sum of cash.

Sources indicated that one of the men is from the USVI and the other is from the East End area of Tortola. They were both arrested and taken to the Police Marine Based.

This latest illegal departure and entry into the territory comes as the government is instituting extraordinary measures to protect against COVID-19, such as the closure of all borders and a cabinet backed 14-day extended lockdown beginning tonight, Saturday, April 4, 2020.

Our news centre will bring more information as it becomes available.

41 Responses to “UPDATE: Men charged for breaching curfew & illegal entry into VI ”

  • Payers (04/04/2020, 14:02) Like (19) Dislike (14) Reply
    I hope the coast guards, the men and everyone who came in contact with the are quarantined IMMEDIATELY. This is a risk we cannot afford.
  • Hmm (04/04/2020, 14:07) Like (28) Dislike (1) Reply
    Tis time like these dem choose to mek dem kida run $k!/T$
    • SB (05/04/2020, 09:14) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      I'm reading this too and I'm like who is the brain power behind this move? Smh brothers use your head ....the one on top
  • W T F (04/04/2020, 14:13) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    there goes the stimulus package
  • police (04/04/2020, 14:14) Like (53) Dislike (3) Reply

    Seize the money and use for covid-19 fight 

  • Brainless (04/04/2020, 14:16) Like (25) Dislike (1) Reply
    One word....Brainless
  • Hmmm (04/04/2020, 14:52) Like (26) Dislike (2) Reply
    So there was way they could have been thrown to the sharks? That way no more Covid-19 would get here. Hand over the cash to the government. Can be used to help purchase needy supplies to help fight the Corona Virus. Just a thought.
  • Goodness (04/04/2020, 16:00) Like (26) Dislike (0) Reply
    That is how this virus spread. And they would have come back and mix and mingle and spread this thing. Keep them for 30 days.
    • Mufeng (04/04/2020, 16:32) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
      For only 30 days or 30 years you meant?
    • virus (04/04/2020, 18:14) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
      ///goodness///
      did you go shopping over the past 3 days because you also mixed and mingle just so you know
      • Krazy (05/04/2020, 07:08) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
        Yes persons may have mixed and mingled at the supermarkets, however be reminded that the USVI has 30 cases and counting of persons with the virus and the BVI has only 3 confirmed cases. That is more than we have, and I personally would like it to remain at 3.
  • concern (04/04/2020, 16:29) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
    we pray that the gov remain strick on border closure and the polie do their work seriously and the public take heed to curve the spread
  • 5G (04/04/2020, 17:06) Like (6) Dislike (11) Reply
    Don’t fry him with the 5G now
  • I will say it (04/04/2020, 17:23) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    I would love to work those two over with my baseball bat. How stupid, I guess they thought it was a joke when it was announced that the boarders were closed. Dumb and Dumber, the authorities between Tortola, ST.John and ST.Thomas is watching the waters like hawks. I could assure you, you try to dip out to do your dirt, they are going to catch you this time for sure.
    • @I will say it (05/04/2020, 00:34) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      For sure about that. And it was proven right? Those two loons thought the authorities was playing.
  • Ohok (04/04/2020, 17:29) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Send the from here back to ballo
    • @Ohok (04/04/2020, 18:54) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
      The boys up ballo is already stress out because they are all group up on each other and the S**t might already up there. I don’t think they will be happy to see those two. Now is not the time to be trying to go to ballo.
  • zagred smith (04/04/2020, 18:29) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
    I hope they have good lawyers because they are looking at a very long time in prison
  • legal team (04/04/2020, 20:37) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    I would like to extend my sincerest commendation to the Commissioner of Police and the brave, dedicated and courageous police officers of the RVIPF for enforcer their oath of office [" To serve Her Majesty the Queen, and to give service to Her Majesty's Territory"]
    Please ensure that the case is assigned to a good prosecutor..
    One love BVI.
    • legal team ????? (05/04/2020, 09:58) Like (2) Dislike (9) Reply
      what the commissioner of police have to do with this matter: he was in his house but we have to big up the white guy fist however we are sincerely thanking those who have to actually carry out all the instructions while the governor and the commissioner Sitting or sleeping in the comfort of there homes, we sincerely thank our caribbean brother and sisters on the police force, customs & immigration that are outside running the risk of taking this virus home to their children, wives and other family members yes !! While the governor, commissioner and political leaders at home maybe playing video games or sipping a nice cold beverage or even watching CNN, FOX, BBC or JTV
  • GG (04/04/2020, 22:58) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Look how these young man just throw away their lives!!!! Stop it !! Please my soul cries out
    • yea right (05/04/2020, 02:41) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ wow-please dry your tears you can lead the horse to water but you cant make it drink. How long have it been going on and these young folk understand the occupational hazard. Don't do the crime if you can't do the time
    • Hmm (05/04/2020, 07:13) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      @wow it’s all for the Book and the gram! It’s about being LIT and Turning Up. It’s the reward of doing negative things.
    • @wow (05/04/2020, 09:20) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
      The young men don’t care. They don’t give a damn about putting our lives in danger for a fist full of dirty money. How about that.
  • ting to talk (05/04/2020, 07:16) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Since the boarders has been closed, there is a speed boat that leave Cane Garden Bay jetty minutes to six every morning, I hope it is the police boat patrolling and not persons violating the curfew.
  • musa (05/04/2020, 07:19) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Guarantee them first
  • The father (05/04/2020, 07:46) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply

    Is good!them alone want eat *** wrong wid tem

  • JYD (05/04/2020, 07:52) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    Both them should be at Davis now getting freeze
  • Boarder wide open (05/04/2020, 10:00) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Please the boarder ain even close to closed. I anchored in St. John watching go fast boats coming and going between west end and usvi all day. These fools were just sacrificed. The real criminals are beyond reproach
    • Home Land Security (05/04/2020, 10:56) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      Border Wide open-one day you might understand that there are criminals and then there is organize crime-criminals take chances with organize crime money talks
  • job opportunity (05/04/2020, 16:40) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    in some business markets some are plumbers, painters, electrical engineers, lawyers, Prosecutors while others move powder, grass and money!!!
  • just in time (05/04/2020, 16:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Them men need to take advice from those retired vectoran no name no warrant any how d money came in handy
  • JAH WARRIOR (06/04/2020, 10:07) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Why do the (jealous) heathens rage and image vain things? Admit it. Allu doh have the BALLS to make the so called “dirty money”. But allu gladly accept it. Some get bull by night for same dirty money. Right? Some tief? Right? Dem whities had slavery and never even acknowledged it. So “who is without SIN cast the first stone”. No money is “dirty”..is the INTENTION of the holder of the money makes all the difference. Go stop hating. And yes de man dem really STUPID! I KNOW one personally. I self warn his ass to seek counsel of a hired tief (aka lawyer). When he read this my words will ring clear in his head. He gone walk Anyway. He have a good OBEAH man. One that walks on water. (Seen it happens) so mine allu mout!!!


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