The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) carried out a joint operation on Tuesday night that resulted in the largest maritime drug seizure in the Territory’s history. Shortly after 8pm on March 5th, law enforcement intercepted a go-fast vessel just off Hodges Creek on the east end of … Continued
In a series of successful operations, the British Royal Navy warship HMS Trent, alongside British sailors, Royal Marines, and a US Coast Guard team, intercepted suspected smuggling speedboats in the Caribbean, resulting in the seizure of drugs with an estimated street value of £290.66 million, equivalent to $367.71 million. The first interception occurred south of … Continued
In the wake of a targeted operation executed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on Friday, March 1, three individuals have been charged in connection with the discovery of firearms, ammunition, and drugs in Purcell Estate, Tortola. They are Seantroy Hanley, 36, Jahkeema Charles, 32, and Quentin Noel, 19. Hanley and Charles, both … Continued
In a targeted operation on Friday, March 1, officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) executed a successful search in the vicinity of the basketball court in Purcell Estate, Tortola which resulted in the seizure of guns, ammunition and drugs. The RVIPF confirmed that during the search, law enforcement officials discovered two firearms, … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has publicly acknowledged the receipt of a report, made after 2 pm on Friday, March 1, seeking assistance at the Elmore Stoutt High School Campus. Responding to the call, officers promptly arrived at the scene and initiated inquiries. The nature of the incident was not disclosed in the … Continued
Well known BVI resident Carlos Sutherland was on Thursday February 29th, 2024, shot dead in his homeland of Trinidad shortly after 5pm. Sutherland was at the time visiting family in Trinidad and was expected to return to the BVI on March 1st, 2024. The shooting incident which claimed Sutherland’s life took place at the home … Continued
On Thursday, February 29, officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) uncovered eleven illegal immigrants at an abandoned building on Virgin Gorda. Following additional investigations, three more individuals were found at the same location, raising concerns that there may be others yet to be discovered. The RVIPF is now reaching out to the … Continued
Amid discourse in the Territory connecting recent criminal activity to a “sluggish economy,” Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio Wheatley has distanced the two issues. He cautioned the public not to perpetuate excuses that promote a narrative rationalizing the criminal lifestyle. Wheatley was responding to questions posed by Member for the 6th District Hon. Myron Walwyn during … Continued
In a targeted early morning operation on February 27, officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) successfully apprehended multiple individuals linked to the recent shooting incident in Cane Garden Bay on February 4 and the robbery at Aladdin Store on Flemming Street, Road Town on February 9. The arrested individuals are currently held … Continued
A police pursuit on Wednesday in Tortola resulted in the arrest of three male suspects. According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), officers attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle traveling towards East End. However, the driver refused to comply and instead accelerated to flee from police. A chase ensued as officers pursued the … Continued
