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2 USVI men arrested at sea

-charged with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon & Unlawful Possession of Explosives
Two men from the USVI have been charged with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Unlawful Possession of Explosives after being intercepted at sea on November 14, 2024, by the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base Joint Task Force. Photo: RVIPF Marine Base
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two men have been charged with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Unlawful Possession of Explosives after being intercepted at sea by police.

According to a press release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), shortly after 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 14, 2024, members of the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base Joint Task Force, inclusive of officers of the RVIPF and His Majesty’s Customs, conducted a routine patrol and stopped a vessel for inspection in the Frenchman’s Cay area.

USVI men arrested and charged

They discovered a firearm and ammunition in the possession of 32-year-old Richard Barronville and Khalid Smith aged 24 of the US Virgin Islands during the search.

The men were arrested and transported to the Road Town Police Station. Following the charges, the men are expected to appear before the Magistrate Court at the next available sitting.

The press release added, “The RVIPF wishes to express its sincere gratitude to members of the public who have contributed to efforts aimed at eliminating illegal firearms from our communities.”

23 Responses to “2 USVI men arrested at sea”

  • WHAT!!!! (16/11/2024, 15:59) Like (26) Dislike (2) Reply
    Great work stopping guns coming into the territory, and especially to “members of the public” for “ contributing to the efforts”.
  • calypsonian (16/11/2024, 16:30) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    DPP, What happened to the smuggling prohibited good charge under the Customs Management and Duties Act, as amended?
  • ... (16/11/2024, 17:03) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sound lime a work was bout to go down
  • look (16/11/2024, 18:12) Like (5) Dislike (6) Reply
    Look like them west people had enough
  • Real Talk (16/11/2024, 19:50) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    GOOD JOB OFFICERS TWO IDIOTS WITH GUNS OFF THE STREET JOIN THE MOMO GANG IN BALO CHURCH OUT
  • NezRez (17/11/2024, 00:00) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is how all of these weapons are getting in on these boats that weren't checked or the port authority worker was paid off to look the other way like the mother and son duo locked up in the States with Fahie. Good work on catching these dangerous people.
  • Waaa (17/11/2024, 00:07) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Customs finally In the news... Good work guys
    • kkk (17/11/2024, 08:44) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yes because they are under the radar of the police thanks to the coi
  • The BVI Donald Trump (17/11/2024, 00:53) Like (4) Dislike (14) Reply
    I think we need to build a new and updated prison over on Anegada, and put these criminals away for a long time!
  • jack (17/11/2024, 08:07) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why haven't there photos be posted,who the cops trying to protect?
  • tola (17/11/2024, 08:35) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    @NezRaz Port Authority workers do and can't such vessels.
  • Revolving door (17/11/2024, 08:59) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
    Both guys have been arrested many times before, why are they still out on the streets
    • @revolving door (17/11/2024, 19:49) Like (0) Dislike (7) Reply
      Move yuh mdss… buh both guys have been arrested ayo mds under comments does just type nonsense without knowing anything
      • Linda (18/11/2024, 14:05) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        @@revolving door. Wow, why the anger? This sounds like they are your friends.
    • Po We (18/11/2024, 12:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      No vacancy in the prison
      One or 2 prison is urgently needed in these Vzi to.house theCsrivomers.
      We asking for Independence ? With what $$$ and where/who will build the new prisons. UK built Balsum in preparation for the arrival of the Caricomers and which is now filled to capacity. Criminals including plenty deportees walking the streets ..while more arrive nonstop by air and by sea..Doom awaits!
  • Very good news (17/11/2024, 11:45) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Kudos to everyone involved in this apprehension. It’s about time the waters of the BVI are protected from these criminals. They enter the country illegally with their weapons, cause havoc and then make their exit leaving no trails behind. Just hope they throw the books at them to serve as a deterrent for the others.
  • hmm (17/11/2024, 14:48) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I dont know about them being arrested before but there are a lot of barronvilles arrested.
  • vi (17/11/2024, 21:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    If it is the one I know he not to long come out of jail I don’t know about the Barronville the Smith always in something
  • Weak justice (17/11/2024, 21:51) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    If this is the same dude just send him back rock dont even sentence him here.let him go do fed time.....

    https://viconsortium.com/vi-crime/virgin-islands-three-men-facing-over-100-years-each-after-police-say-they-tried-to-run-over-an-officer-with-chevy-blazer
  • Hit an run (17/11/2024, 22:08) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Somebody had to count there lucky days ahead or could been next man down
  • IT SEEMS LIKE (18/11/2024, 15:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    We are gonna be having hits
    going down soon in the bvi , them rock men killer - assassins , didn't just come up to enjoy the the beauty of the bvi , they come to take out somebody or some people , its nothing new , it's been happening for years . so it would be wise mot to hang out with known wannabe gansters , because some of them already got a green light on them , so don't say you weren't warned - bullets don't pick and choose
  • Khalid Smith the cat burgular (20/11/2024, 11:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    https://vifreepress.com/2021/01/glucksbergs-armed-cat-burglar-in-custody-after-bench-warrant-issued-for-his-arrest-on-st-john-vipd/
    Plus he got in trouble with gun possession back in 2018, 2020.
    Just google it.
    https://viconsortium.com/vi-crime/virgin-islands-three-men-facing-over-100-years-each-after-police-say-they-tried-to-run-over-an-officer-with-chevy-blazer
    Dude a real criminal this trial probably still pending this was 2023.


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