Several serious traffic-related offences and unlawful drug possession charges were laid by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force during stop/searches within the last two months.
The Force reported the results of several operations conducted during the months of September and October.
During the month of September, one male was charged with reckless driving and unlawful possession of a controlled drug. Another male was also charged for reckless driving, driving when not covered by insurance, failing to apply for change of ownership of vehicle, driving without a rear license plate, failing to stop at the sound of a siren and driving an unlicensed vehicle.
At the end of September, one male was also charged for reckless driving, possession of a controlled drug, possession with intent to supply a controlled drug and driving when not covered by a policy of insurance. Another male was charged for dangerous driving and failing to stop at the sound of the siren.
Operations in October have so far yielded 21 traffic related tickets, seven confiscated bikes and four arrests on drug possession charges.