The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have officially charged 25-year-old Jahnai Pickering of Spooners Estate in connection with Monday afternoon’s joint operation with U.S Federal officers.
This was confirmed in a media release from the RVIPF which said Pickering is charged with possession of proceeds of criminal conduct and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
According to the police, the illegal items were discovered after Pickering was apprehended and searched, which resulted in the discovery of “a quantity of cash and drugs.”
“A joint operation between the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and U.S. authorities resulted in a boat chase by Federal agents which ended in Frenchman’s Cay on the western end of Tortola. The lone occupant was taken into custody,” the RVIPF stated.
The police said no further information can be provided at this time as investigations are still ongoing into the matter.