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20 firearms, $50M in drugs confiscated from Jose Almestica’s residence– CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the investigation into crimes allegedly committed by Mr Jose Almestica continues, Commissioner of Police Mr Mark Collins has disclosed that 20 firearms and $50 million worth of drugs were found inside Almestica’s Ballast Bay apartment, paving the way for countless more charges to be laid against him.
COVID-19 worsened manpower challenges @ RVIPF- Top CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police Mark Collins said despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the manpower of the force, officers were able able to set new records in 2021, regarding law enforcement and see a decline in reported crimes.
Lawyer for George Burrows murder accused wants access to crime scene, witness
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- High Court Judge Richard G. Floyd has tossed out an application that murder accused Royden Sebastien, through his lawyer, brought to the court to be allowed access to the locus in quo (crime scene) and to a key witness of the Crown.
RVIPF seized over 30 guns, 1,650 rounds of ammo in 2021- CoP Collins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Calling 2021 ‘a bumper year’ for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Police Commissioner, Mark Collins has revealed that the RVIPF seized a large number of guns and ammunition in the past year.
Police seeking public help to recapture escapee Kurt Rabsatt
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are seeking the public’s help in recapturing escaped prisoner Kurt Rabsatt.
Police probing video footage, witness statements in Jaimez A.J Stoutt murder
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Detectives at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are currently probing witness statements and CCTV footage over the shooting death of Jaimez A.J Stoutt.
Smith siblings remanded to HMP for harbouring Jose Almestica
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards remanded two more persons – Shamal Smith and Renee Smith – to Her Majesty’s Prison, charged with Harbouring former fugitive Jose Almestica.
Two more charged with harbouring prison escapee Jose Almestica
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that three persons, including two siblings, have been charged with harbouring 2017 prison escapee Jose Almestica.
RVIPF officers taught ‘latest skills’ in crime-fighting & investigation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Several officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have now been equipped with the latest skills in crime-fighting and crime scene investigation as part of training from Agencia Ltd, a UK based company specializing in law enforcement training and consultancy.
VI visitors will not escape police stop & search - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister for Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called on persons visiting the Virgin Islands to respect the laws of the territory and allow local law enforcement agencies to do their job.
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