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Police to step up stop & search operations on land & sea- NSC

- said criminal behaviour won't be accepted during Emancipation celebrations
July 31st, 2024 | Tags: emancipation celebration NSC crime police
According to the National Security Council (NSC), there will be enhanced road checks and stops on land and sea during the season on Emancipation festival. Photo: Team of Reporters/File
The National Security Council (NSC) is advising that criminal, anti-social or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated during the Territory’s 70th Emancipation celebrations. Photo: Internet
The National Security Council (NSC) is advising that criminal, anti-social or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated during the Territory’s 70th Emancipation celebrations. Photo: Internet
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Security Council (NSC) is advising that criminal, anti-social or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated during the Territory’s 70th Emancipation celebrations.

A statement released by the NSC on Monday, July 29, 2024, also encouraged those engaged in the celebrations to be safe, peaceful, and crime-free as it is a time for jubilation, reflection and community spirit.

More police presence @ festival village

It said police presence will be seen at and around festival activities and throughout the VI. There will also be enhanced road checks and stops on land and sea. 

The NSC is also encouraging members of the public to report anything that may appear suspicious to the police.

The NSC comprises the Governor His Excellency Daniel Pruce, as Chairman and members, including the Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), the Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), the Attorney General Dawn J. Smith and the Commissioner of Police Mr Mark Collins. 

Emancipation celebrations are currently ongoing and will conclude on August 10, 2024.

27 Responses to “Police to step up stop & search operations on land & sea- NSC”

  • Really (31/07/2024, 09:28) Like (6) Dislike (13) Reply
    Let me get this straight the same police that see the guns in their friends car and let them go are the same police doing stop and search. First of all I witness numerous times police went by the criminals house to warn them about the raid that they are going to do by the criminals house. This is why raids goes wrong now. I even seen people take the front of the boats and stach drugs so unless you take apart a boat you can't get caught. Drug can go in and out of here easy. Get rid of all police,customs and border control because they have been compromise
    • Endtimes (31/07/2024, 12:28) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      @Really have mercy Lord.
    • UK (31/07/2024, 14:01) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
      so you witness all that and did nothing?, or you just decide to run you pie hole?.
    • @Really (31/07/2024, 14:53) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
      So you saw all this (multiple times, apparently!) and did nothing about it. Simply put, you are either stretching the truth or you are complicit. In either case, you are culpable.
  • oh well (31/07/2024, 09:29) Like (29) Dislike (1) Reply
    let the criminals know in advance about the stop and search operations so they can avoid getting caught with anything . what happen to the element of surprise..
    • jah know (01/08/2024, 07:25) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Because it's all reactive news to let us feel like we safe now. Afsster festival it's back to normal and police presence back to minimal.
  • Dont matter (31/07/2024, 09:30) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    it could have stop and search everyday crime will still go on.. once that msg get forward in whats app it over
  • Why (31/07/2024, 10:00) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
    Why even advertise this? according to the children, da mek sense?
  • Madussa (31/07/2024, 10:06) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Crime should not be accepted at any time. Criminals do come out more frequently when they know people have money on them for special events. Sadly, we must live this way, but I hope we have a non-bad eventful festival.
  • Struppes (31/07/2024, 10:21) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    struppes. if them had set up stop and search aleady them might have caught the murderers out dey roaming. pure talk. let we see action
  • de silent one (31/07/2024, 10:25) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why broardcast what you are about to do, just get out there and do it. Where are the element of surprise though it wont be that way after one or two stops
    • Ano dawan (31/07/2024, 17:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Stop and searches like the others will ha e little impact. As the previous led to progest via court as theres been seen as viations.The AG wi have to provide proper cover or provide ber skills in the courts.
  • smh (31/07/2024, 10:26) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is not something that should be announced is it? JUST DO IT!!!!!!
  • great (31/07/2024, 10:47) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    Im glad we have that legalized cannabis act 2020 which all legislators voted for including the opposition, assented since 2021 by the good Governor. The act which allowed adults to possess 1 gram legally without applying so they don't lose their job or get a record for a dime bag during these long called for increase to stop n search for guns.

    Hit a home run, in delivering for the people? The crowd is still waiting for it.

    We have no direction, pure reaction after the fact of someone being killed they want to do something. It is like a blue car crash survivor never going in a blue car again. Chance are VERY low the killers will be out loitering & riding around in a car, as they know how easy it is to shoot up a car. Cmon think!

    its already happened.

    One police car should have at least been positioned near the round about 24/7 knowing it is prior to festival and people who have flown in may be out late having fun along with those on vacation. Town should not be dangerous at night. The police dont have to engage they can sound the alert and fly a night vision capable drone.

    Increased security to being a part of festival preparations is a no brainer this announcement seems pointless. Its like we're back in 2000s or the 1990s for this emancipation festival. Its 7, 12, 5 O! Toss the weed! Meanwhile expect the drunk driver swinging out of nanny cay haha.
    • @great (31/07/2024, 11:29) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
      maybe, just maybe, they can read your comment and just be advised accordingly, because our law enforcers really have no clue how to do this thing. All you suggested is common sense, but as simple as it is, it would be really complicated for them to do.

      This place is so incompetent on so many levels that it is beyond comprehension. We less bad
  • more to come (31/07/2024, 11:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply

    W*** B*** go slide them police selling drugs your turn coming on one safe

  • Guest (31/07/2024, 11:26) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    In the lead up to Festival increased police presence on the roads and other public spaces should have been the centerpiece of the policing strategy. The RVIPF is more reactive than a nuclear power plant.
  • hmm (31/07/2024, 12:06) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    will they do stop and search after the night activities to stop those patrons who are drunk from driving home after the shows???
  • .... (31/07/2024, 12:11) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    it have boats going and coming every night people going st John/rock every night. Is real hard to control this cause as you move it has a boat going down the road 2-4am in the morning
  • 2024 (31/07/2024, 12:18) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    some might recall when we had less police and less crime

    We have far more police and serious crimes on the rise

    Progress is a good thing but left unregulated we have some issues

  • johnny bravo (31/07/2024, 12:38) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    when last them dogs our tax money play for catch anything turn them loose in the parking lots during festival dont make a move until the car or scooter them move and make a lawful bust....even me feel I could do a better job than the police them round her e
  • who (31/07/2024, 12:39) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    who make announcement of a stop and search?. That's very unprofessional. The police have power to stop and search without notice. our security system is becoming laughable to the world.
  • close (31/07/2024, 13:28) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Buddy you all can't do nothing in silencio
  • simple (31/07/2024, 20:02) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I think it is pretty easy if they use most of those 300 plus officers and block all entrances and exits all at once: Joes Hill, Main Street, Huntumns Ghut, Fort Hill, Baughers Bay, Paul Wattley Drive, East End, West End, CGB. I think our police officers must be watching Hallmark Movies like me. They need to watch Law & Order and learn a few tricks. Even I dabble in that sometimes. Maybe we are experiencing this because we brought in some big wigs from the Metropolitan Police to run things and four murders is not enough for them to give a hoot as they think we do not have a high crime issue. Well, that is until they feel like posing off in videos. That is because they are measuring with the UK measuring stick or even the other OECS islands state of affairs. But here in the BVI one murder is too much. We are small and know each victim personally. We are also unfortunately, since they are not caught, probably rubbing elbows with killers among us and don't have a clue. So we continue to pray for this country. God is able.
  • de silent one (31/07/2024, 20:21) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Having read those bloggs/comments its amazing to know/see how deep and in tune the public is in exposing the weakness, incompetency and ill prepared of the RVIPF and His Majesty Customs are in dealing with border and internal security of this territory. Sad but you dont see that in the USVI
  • LOL (01/08/2024, 01:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    So we tell the criminals what our plans are? Lmao
  • HMMM (01/08/2024, 05:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hey you guys can search wherever you want! Is the dirty slimy people you hire,let everything pass once the money is right!! All now there is guns and drugs on the port to clear and it will get clear!! Post offices etc!! You can’t stop it!!!!


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