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January 31st, 2017
Firearm & ammo seized in Nibbs Estate home

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An early morning search carried out by officers of the Major Crime Team and the Immediate Response Unit on a residence in Nibbs Estate, Sea Cows Bay on January 31 2017 resulted in the seizure of a firearm and ammunition.

January 24th, 2017
RVIPF confiscates two illegal firearms

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Scene of Crime Detectives are completing initial checks on two illegal firearms seized this past week before submitting the ballistics on both weapons for further forensic examination overseas.

January 22nd, 2017
'Be Tolerant with us'- Sgt Rock to EE/LL residents

EAST END, Tortola, VI - Despite having its fair share of intolerable criminal activities of ‎murders, gun point robberies and more, East End/Long Look is said to have one of the most vibrant community groups in the territory and residents are being admonished to be more tolerant with police in fighting crime.

January 21st, 2017
Fighting crime a matter of national resources- Hon Fraser

EAST END, Tortola, VI - Leader of the Opposition Honourable Julian Fraser (R3) exhibited a high level of maturity and passion for the safety and security of the Virgin Islands when he showed his ability to put politics aside and defend the Representatives of the Seventh and Eighth Districts, who are Members on the opposite side of the aisle in the House of Assembly.

January 20th, 2017
Two UK specialists brought in to review cold cases- CoP Matthews

EAST END, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Police (CoP) Michael Matthews says cold cases of the Virgin Islands are still being aggressively pursued to the extent that two specialists from the United Kingdom are on the ground.

January 18th, 2017
CoP to criminals: 'We know who you are!'

EAST END, Tortola VI – Commissioner of Police (COP) Michael Matthews has warned criminals across the territory to “start looking over their shoulders” as the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) knows who they are and is coming after them.

January 17th, 2017
Kyle Frank first road fatality in VI for 2017

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A man said to be in his mid 20s was killed in a lone motor scooter accident on the James Walter Francis Drive dual carriageway just before midnight on January 16, 2017.

January 13th, 2017
‘You can’t come into community with heavy hand’- Cromwell Smith to Police

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A talk show host has suggested that in order for the police to regain the trust and assistance of the community in fighting crime, they should take a “social worker” approach and not go into communities with “a heavy hand.”

December 14th, 2016
Public’s assistance sought in identifying man

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is continuing to seek information from the public particularly about those incidents involving the use of a firearm and is asking witnesses to any of the incidents or persons with information to come forward and provide that information.

December 14th, 2016
Gun crime situation in VI worrying- Doug Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Talk show host Doug Wheatley has taken note of the apparent increase in crime, especially gun crime, calling it a “worrying” situation while on his Speak Out BVI radio show on ZBVI 780 AM on Tuesday December 13, 2016.

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