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Cannabis Plants Seized Following Tip-off
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On Wednesday 12th September, at about 2pm, a joint operation between the RVIPF Task Force and the RVIPF CID Proactive unit seized 36 cannabis plants in various stages of maturity from the Hope Estate area; in addition, 200 seedlings and 10 plants about 2ft tall were seized from an area in Shepherd Hill.
Man tells court change don’t come over night
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Mario Matthew, who came before the court yesterday August 29, 2012, facing drug charges, told the court that he is trying to stop, and "get from his old ways", but because he has been doing it for more than 20 years, it has developed into a habit, and change don’t just come over night; however, the court requested that he attend programmes at Sandy Lane Centre.
Man tells court weed not his; bedroom shared
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Donnell Blyden, who appeared before the Magistrate's Court charged with possession of cannabis and intent to supply yesterday August 29, 2012, denied ownership of the drug and stated that he shares the bedroom with other family members.
Drug possession charge dropped against convicted youth
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - David Turnbull, who appeared in the Magistrate’s Court on July 27, 2012, to answer a charge of unlawful possession of Cannabis, which he pleaded not guilty to, had the charge dismissed by Magistrate Tamia Richards.
Khoy Frett wants to deceive the court?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior Magistrate Valerie Stephens was appalled this morning, June 5, 2012 when she was notified that Khoy Frett, who is facing drug related charges, did not surrender his United States green card and ordered that it be handed over to Police immediately.
Man allegedly caught with cannabis for July 25 trial!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Kasim Benti, who allegedly had over 100 grammes of cannabis with the intention of supplying it to another, is expected to stand trial on July 25, 2012 in the Magistrate’s Court.
Soon to be father sent to prison for 12 months
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A soon to be father, who allegedly supplied cannabis to others to help generate revenue to offset his expenses, will spend the next 12 months in prison.
UPDATE - Baughers Bay drug bust: US intel helped in arrests
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Intelligence from the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) law enforcement helped Virgin Islands Police and Customs officers to uncover some 2.52 kilogrammes of cannabis on May 18, 2012 at the Baugher’s Bay dock, and the arrest of Khoy Frett, Wilbert Donovan, Suruj Persaud and Gavin Richards.
Man ‘cops’ to cannabis find, but pleads not guilty of intent to supply
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A young man, who was allegedly caught with over 100 grammes of cannabis pleaded guilty to being in possession of the illegal substance when he appeared before Magistrate Tamia Richards last Friday, May 11, 2012.
Drug & gun seizure: Four offered bail!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The four men charged with gun and cannabis possession were granted bail this afternoon, April 17, 2012 when they made their first court appearance in the Magistrate’s Court.