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Firearms & ammo found @ Cane Garden Bay; 4 arrested- Police

Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force recovered firearms and ammunition during a search operation in Cane Garden Bay on January 24, 2025. Photo: Internet Source
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI—In the early hours of this morning, Friday, January 24, 2025, members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) conducted search operations in Cane Garden Bay, where two firearms and several rounds of ammunition were discovered.

A press release from the RVIPF stated that officers from various units conducted the operation as part of the force’s ongoing efforts to combat violent crimes in the Territory.

Four detained for questioning

Four individuals were taken into custody and are being questioned in connection with the recovered items.

Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool commended the officers involved in the operation for their diligence and commitment.

“The removal of these firearms from our streets is a significant step in making our communities safer. I commend the officers for their professionalism and dedication in this operation and in all other efforts to reduce violent crime in the Territory,” she said.

Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicious activities. Persons can confidently contact Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 (TIPS) or overseas at (284) 800-8477 or the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339.

9 Responses to “Firearms & ammo found @ Cane Garden Bay; 4 arrested- Police”

  • good thing (24/01/2025, 15:47) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    We wont hear no gunfire this weekend...CGB will be quiet for once
  • expose them! (24/01/2025, 16:44) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Show us pictures so we can know who to watch out for!
  • Real Talk (24/01/2025, 17:05) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Awsome job keep the pressure on more idiots joining the rest for fire arm up balo
  • one eye (24/01/2025, 19:27) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Who are they
  • My lill two cents (24/01/2025, 22:17) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    WE NEED TO TAKE BACK OUR VILLAGE AND OUR COUNTRY FROM THESE SO CALL PUNKS AND GANSTERS LOCK THEM ASS UP AND THROW AWAY THOSE DAMN KEYS
  • carrot bay man (25/01/2025, 09:18) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Why don’t they give Miss Vanterpool the job , under her leadership we see the police action has been more fruitful, than when these jokers from England was in charge,now I hear they want to put that former police commissioner joker in charge of custom and immigration, God help us.
  • Again. (25/01/2025, 10:49) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    What is wrong with these idiots. LOCK THEM UP!!!
  • ... (25/01/2025, 11:50) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Cane garden bay terrors goin be back on the streets just now...
  • ..... (25/01/2025, 12:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    outside


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