A 21-year-old male has been arrested and charged following a police operation at a residence in Hannah’s Estate on Thursday, February 15, which led to the discovery of a prohibited firearm along with several rounds of ammunition. He is Shawn Morris Jr and according to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Morris has been charged … Continued
One man is charged with two drug-related offences following a police operation on Wednesday, February 14, in Fish Bay. He is 32-year-old Purcell Estate resident Royanson Arrington. Arrington is charged with two counts of Unlawful Possession of Controlled Drugs after members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force intercepted a vehicle in Fish Bay and … Continued
In a joint operation late Wednesday night, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and US Customs and Border Protection intercepted a vessel transporting undocumented immigrants near Cooper Island. Just before midnight, law enforcement spotted and approached the vessel that had unlawfully entered BVI waters. Upon being intercepted, the boat ran aground on Cooper Island. Officers … Continued
In a joint operation involving the British Royal Navy, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and federal law enforcement agencies, a significant drug bust unfolded on Monday, resulting in the arrest of four Venezuelan nationals off the southwest coast of St. Croix. The individuals, identified as Daniel Marval-Navarro, Diesel Carreno-Carreno, Felix Jose-Bermudez, and Luis Lugo-Marval, now … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will be taking additional measures to enhance the security of the territory following recent alarming incidents involving crime. The strategy was discussed at a National Security Council (NSC) meeting held on Monday. Among the initiatives resulting from the meeting include a proposal to increase the RVIPF by 30 … Continued
Following Friday’s brazen daylight armed robbery of a local jewellery store in the heart of Road Town, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley expressed his grave disappointment with the incident which he termed to be an act of selfishness. The premier like many residents across the territory was shocked to hear the news of the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed an armed robbery occurred this morning at the Aladdin Store on Flemming Street in Road Town, Tortola. Details are still developing regarding the incident. However, there are unconfirmed reports from people nearby that gunshots may have been fired during the robbery. Video circulating on social media shows … Continued
The Analysis and Investigation Unit (AIU) of the Financial Investigation Agency (FIA) is raising the alarm over a substantial surge in a business email compromise scheme which is presenting a grave threat to the real estate industry. Business email compromise entails unauthorized access to email accounts for various illicit activities, including unauthorized fund transfers, confidential … Continued
Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in response to an armed robbery report, executed a search warrant on a private premise in Virgin Gorda on Friday, January 19 which led to a drug bust on the sister island. The operation resulted in the arrest of four individuals, Bob George (56), Bakembe George … Continued
The Major Incident Team of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has made a significant breakthrough in the murder case involving then-26-year-old Azim Yonnas, who lost his life on September 3rd, 2023, in the Long Bush area. Police said after an exhaustive investigation spanning just over three months, one person has been arrested for … Continued
