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Over 150 kilos of cocaine allegedly seized on Tortola- RVIPF

- said illegal drug was found in vehicle; Driver escaped; Vessel seized
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting that it seized a quantity of suspected cocaine in a rental vehicle in the Hodge's Creek area of Tortola on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Photo: VINO/File
HODGE'S CREEK, Tortola, VI- Police reportedly seized a quantity of suspected cocaine in a rental vehicle in the Hodge's Creek area of Tortola on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

According to a statement from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) today, January 20, 2021, the bust was made during an early morning operation by members of the RVIPF.

A rental vehicle was reportedly intercepted in the Hodge’s Creek area and the suspected cocaine discovered in it.

"The driver of the vehicle made his escape," the RVIPF stated.

It said a total five bales, weighing in excess of 150 kilos, was recovered in the vehicle and a vessel connected to the drug seizure was also located in the Brandy Wine area and seized by officers.

"A search of another vehicle during the investigations uncovered another four kilos of cannabis. One person has been arrested on suspicion in connection with the drugs found in this vehicle."

The RVIPF said the investigation remains live and ongoing and therefore no other information can be released at this time.

35 Responses to “Over 150 kilos of cocaine allegedly seized on Tortola- RVIPF”

  • Dictator (20/01/2021, 12:02) Like (30) Dislike (9) Reply
    drug dealers, now is not the time. lie low for a bit.
    • hmm (20/01/2021, 14:41) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
      Them man need their money they cant help it lol. It might be months since they got through under the radar.
    • @ dictator (20/01/2021, 16:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      conplan
    • agreed (21/01/2021, 09:21) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      Exactly, although people here are the most pias and do not want to actually see that 1+1=2. This Country was BUILT on drugs, and it is essential just like every other job. They moving like Reagan right now so these big bails people have, whether it is IN transit to go to bigger places, or to stay here and enable the functioning addicts (You'd be surprised how much functioning addicts on this little island) they need to sit on it like an egg and let this Hurricane 'War on Drugs' pass
  • smdh (20/01/2021, 12:19) Like (23) Dislike (5) Reply
    Hey we can’t be posting these type of stories now. Lol. The world is watching.
  • lodger (20/01/2021, 12:22) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
    Nothing to hide!
  • lodger (20/01/2021, 12:23) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Does nothing stop these people?
  • ... (20/01/2021, 12:24) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Cocaine cow boys
  • GG (20/01/2021, 12:28) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
    Somebody ain’t get paid that’s why the person snitched
  • WHAT!!! (20/01/2021, 13:09) Like (15) Dislike (4) Reply
    How come on the last big drug bust and this one people “escaped” ?
    • ... (20/01/2021, 14:11) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      One person
    • wow (20/01/2021, 15:12) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
      If they Run the vehicle Registration/License and Insurance they got the Individual. All those arned Officers on a Raid and Suspect evade Them. Nah! Clarify that One for Me!
  • Challenger (20/01/2021, 13:26) Like (37) Dislike (1) Reply
    and you wonder why there is to public inquiry.
    you cant have this much illegal activity without corruption..now way no how.
    • wow (20/01/2021, 15:13) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
      Exactly! Could smell irregularities a mile away.
    • @Challenger (20/01/2021, 21:07) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      I wouldn’t say that, because criminals exist and that does not mean there is anyone allowing it..

      The ship is a good thing. stay on point stop pointing fingers at respectable people saying they must be responsible meanwhile the criminals ask no permission.
  • This is it (20/01/2021, 13:28) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    this is it. They not listening. You have to stay low for now drug dealers. lol. its not the time. Dont make a bad situation worst.
  • u (20/01/2021, 14:56) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    I told you guys about those rental vehicle u think it's a joke ( glasses black as far )
  • K (20/01/2021, 14:59) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Any how this isn't nothing strange it's that u win some and u lost some that's all
  • The TRUTH (20/01/2021, 15:10) Like (5) Dislike (8) Reply
    UK & US have no drugs I guess. Only a BVI problem.
    • @ The TRUTH (20/01/2021, 17:40) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
      Get a brain. The BVI, with a population equivalent to a small market town in the UK, seized more cocaine last year than the whole United Kingdom.
  • wow (20/01/2021, 15:15) Like (15) Dislike (4) Reply
    Legalize Marijuana and keep the Fight on the Snow.
    • please (20/01/2021, 21:14) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      That’s all I want. They are holding up the most important life changing legislation.
  • British (20/01/2021, 16:28) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    The Ship radar pick it up,,,,
  • H (20/01/2021, 17:29) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    @ smdh what are you talking about the same thing u don't want to post is here and all over the world so right now u sound like u confused
  • wow... (20/01/2021, 17:42) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    So, in less than 2 months, some 450 kilos (or about 1,000 pounds) in the BVIs. There's probably more that go through. And, you wonder why the UK is paying attention...
  • wise up (20/01/2021, 18:27) Like (26) Dislike (1) Reply
    O I wish the current governor and Police commissioner would hold the post for another year and straighten out the BVI too much slackness going on and the bigger heads knows who it is but playing a blind eye.Great job RVIPF.
  • hmm (20/01/2021, 18:31) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    call the santo lol
  • zagred smith (20/01/2021, 18:47) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    noooooooooooooooo
  • So Basically (20/01/2021, 19:15) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Coke man get away, weed man he gone jail. What de ras...
  • full belly cops (20/01/2021, 20:21) Like (2) Dislike (11) Reply
    tell the police get off we stuff.is how much more they want so.everybody has to eat.
  • Wow! (20/01/2021, 21:24) Like (25) Dislike (0) Reply
    2many lil boys in the business. Older heads moving like clowns 2 let them in it's about show & tell.
    Look at those fool with they Gucci chains its they say n here I am I'm a drug deal. No wuk but I got on 5 thousand chain!
  • outsiderlookingin (21/01/2021, 17:00) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    None of these actions are possible without some real big players, pay attention to the crime, pay attention to the actions that's taken. look at the big picture, Tortola does not have enough users for what is passing through here, its clearly a safe hub. and the price this stuff cost on the market most people here cannot afford to buy it like that on a regular. Yes Tortola has money but don't say it was all built on Drugs, some people actually work hard, some 7 days a week, blood and sweat. Every country has the good and the bad players. The paint the town all black or all white just yet. Not condoning wrong but can't sit by and say something that's absolutely not proven to be true as yet. I know my dad worked hard as hell in this country. i know people still owing him, and nobody gave him nothing for free.


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