After both pleading guilty to conspiring to import cocaine and agreeing to assist authorities in the ongoing drug trafficking case involving former Premier Andrew Fahie, Oleanvine Maynard and her son Kadeem Maynard are set to be sentenced on August 21, 2023. According to a recent court document, for the offence, the customary mandatory minimum term … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a stern warning to all persons who intend on engaging in violence or illegal activities during the Irene Penn-O’Neal Festiville, stating that actions will be swift and decisive. This after the RVIPF confirmed that they had to intervene in 16 fights as well as confiscate marijuana, … Continued
No foul play has been suspected at this stage following the discovery of a partially decomposed body in the heart of Road Town on Tuesday. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in a recent statement to the media. Following reports of the discovery of the body which was found in … Continued
Contrary to the speculation that occurred following the July 7 major drug bust in Anguillan waters, no locals were arrested, nor is the bust linked to the July 19 cocaine bust in East End, Tortola. This was confirmed by Commissioner of Police Mark Collins during a recent press conference following queries by 284 Media. The … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged a fourth person in its continued inquiries into the cocaine drug bust in East End last Wednesday, that resulted in the seizure of drugs, two boats, firearms and ammunition. He is Rico Penn of Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola who has been charged with possession of a … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that three persons have been charged in relation to the last Wednesday’s East End cocaine drug bust. They are 38-year-old Dion Leslie McMaster, 40-year-old Zuri Reid and 28-year-old Ruth Gonzalez Tellez. McMaster who resides in Brady Ghut, Tortola, is charged with possession of a controlled drug … Continued
Reports reaching our news station indicate that one of the two vessels from Wednesday’s drug bust in East End was destroyed by fire at the Road Town Police Station in the wee hours of this morning. The bust resulted in the arrest of three locals, two males and a female, and the seizure of a … Continued
A second firearm and a large quantity of ammunition have been seized by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in relation to Wednesday’s major drug bust in East End. The police confirmed this latest development in a media release, stating that the additional firearm and ammunition were found after warrants were executed. “The RVIPF … Continued
Commissioner of Police Mark Collins has confirmed that members of his marine unit in collaboration with the Royal Anguilla Police Force executed a joint police operation that resulted in the arrest of 3 locals and the seizure of a large quantity of drugs. The confirmation came at a joint press conference this morning with members … Continued
Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force recently completed an Armed Response Training & D.A.R.E Program, which ran simultaneously at the Road Town Police Station over the last four to six weeks. The in-house Armed Response Training delivered by Inspector Carty, Sergeants Roberts, and Winter, consisted of nine officers and covered a wide range … Continued
