Two persons are in police custody following a joint law enforcement operation this morning involving the United States Coast Guard and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
This was confirmed by the RVIPF in a media statement moments ago which revealed that the operation yielded a large quantity of suspected cocaine.
“A joint operation between US Federal Agents and the RVIPF officers, involving both air and marine access from both agencies, culminated this morning with a boat chase that ended on Long Bay, Beef Island. A significant amount of what is believed to be cocaine was seized in the operation along with a speed boat. Two persons are now in custody,” the RVIPF stated.
As investigations remain active the police said no other information can be revealed at this time.
More to come on this developing story.