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Guyanese in firearm & ammo find now charged with Breach of Curfew
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twenty-three-year-old Guyanese native Damian Hooper, who is facing firearm and ammunition charges before the court, is now facing an additional charge of Breach of Curfew.
US officials seize $2M thrown in waters off Puerto Rico
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- US Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (AMO) Marine Interdiction Agents on Monday, June 15, 2020, seized more than $2 million in undeclared currency found in bags believed to be dumped from a vessel travelling near Vieques, Puerto Rico following a boat chase.
Man convicted of Attempted Murder slapped with 11 drug related charges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards said she denied bail to Virgin Islander Devon Dawson, who was released early from his 20-year sentence for Attempted Murder, because having in excess of $85,000 in drugs and thousands of cash despite his unemployment status “is no small feat.”
UPDATE: $1M found on boat that allegedly entered VI illegally
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some $1M in cash was allegedly uncovered by law enforcement authorities who intercepted a vessel that entered the Territory illegally on June 16, 2020.
Bait found on fishing vessel to be sold; PR captain quarantined
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Late disclosure on Puerto Rican boat captain Michael Foy, by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), hindered the court matter from proceeding any further yesterday, June 15, 2020.
7,000lbs of fish on boat found illegally in VI waters forfeited to Crown
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Puerto Rican boat captain of the fishing vessel with Indonesian crew found in Virgin Islands waters on June 8, 2020, reportedly told police although he was denied entry by the Immigration Department, he was promised by a shipping agency in the Territory they would get ‘Customs Clearance’ for him.
USVI has one of highest murder rates in world- Sen Myron D. Jackson
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- US Virgin Islands Senator, Mr Myron D. Jackson on Friday, June 12, 2020, said he was determined to press forward on Bill No. 33-0126, an act to establish an Office of Gun Violence Prevention under the Office of the Governor, which remained in the Committee on Rules and Judiciary held at the Legislature Thursday, June 11, 2020.
Man who tried to outrun police held with cocaine & ‘ganja’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following a brief foot chase with police, a man was arrested after illegal drugs were reportedly found in his possession in Road Town, Tortola, on Saturday, June 13, 2020.
Two busted with gun in car; high scent of burning cannabis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A 33-year-old female Graphics Designer along with a 21-year-old male, were both arrested on suspicion of illegal possession of a firearm after police officers trailed their vehicle following a traffic violation.
Police must ‘play a bigger role in making laws meaningful’- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police (RVIPF) has come in for some criticism from Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), for seemingly not doing enough to enforce the laws in the Territory, especially pertaining to motor scooter riders.
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