3 CHARGED IN RELATION TO EAST END COCAINE BUST

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 with intent to supply to another, unlawful possession of a controlled drug, keeping an unlicenced firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

Tellez and Reid who both reside in Belle Vue were charged with keeping an unlicenced firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

The RVIPF renewed its appreciation for the support and continued cooperation in this investigation which they described as dynamic as investigators continue to pursue several lines of inquiry.

“The support of law-abiding members of the community is reassuring and sustains an unwavering determination to continue efforts to keep serving and protecting the Virgin Islands,” the RVIPF stated.

“The efforts to bring offenders to justice continue and will not be derailed by those who hope to escape detection and prosecution,” the police added.

The RVIPF are appealing to anyone who has useful information to contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339 or anonymously through the Crimestoppers hotline number 8008477.