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£100m worth of cocaine discovered in Essex! Is UK corrupt too?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Having angered Virgin Islanders after stating that there was systemic corruption in the Virgin Islands, following the discovery of some $250m worth of cocaine in the VI in early November, many are now wondering whether controversial Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert will now paint the United Kingdom (UK) with the same brush following the discovery of some £100m of cocaine in a port in Essex.
21 illegal firearms seized in 2020- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI–In this year alone, 2020, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) seized 21 illegal firearms.
3 arrested for allegedly discharging firearm in Brewers Bay
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Three men were taken into custody on Sunday, December 6, 2020, for allegedly discharging a firearm in the Brewers Bay community, reports reaching our newsroom have stated.
Masked man snatches teen’s ‘Gucci’ gold chain in RT
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A male teenager was last night, December 5, 2020, the victim of a robbery in Road Town.
‘We welcome the 6 UK officers’ to offer marine police training’- Premier Fahie
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI-Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has welcomed the gesture by the United Kingdom (UK) Government to offer support to the marine policing of the Territory, including offering six offers to provide training to local officers.
USVI woman arrested for cyber stalking & harassment
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — Police in the US Virgin Islands on Friday, December 4, 2020, arrested a woman for allegedly creating over 200 telephone numbers through an online text messaging application to threaten and harass several individuals, including minors.
Driver allegedly opens fire in proximity of EE Police Station
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Information reaching our newsroom is that a driver reportedly opened fire in close proximity of the East End Police Station, shortly after midnight this morning Saturday, December 5, 2020.
Armed bandits rob Playroom Bar; carts off cash & Louis Vuitton handbag
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – A business owner was reportedly robbed of cash on-premises and several bar patrons left traumatised when armed bandits pounced on the Playroom Bar in Sea Cows Bay, Tortola, shortly after midnight this morning December 5, 2020.
Policeman granted $375K bail in major drug bust matter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin today, December 4, 2020, granted serving member of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Emile Jimenez, 32, bail in the sum of $375,000 with two signed sureties when he appeared before her via Zoom in relation to the recent $250M drug bust in Balsam Ghut on Friday, November 6, 2020.
Emile Jimenez: 2nd police officer charged in recent drug bust
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) today, December 3, 2020, announced it has charged a second officer in relation to the recent $250m drug seizure.
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