Crime/Police
Four Men Charged With October 6 Drugs And Weapons Bust
Four men have been charged with gun and ammunition possession following the October 6 Road Town seizure by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
Heavily armed police officers, in a series of search operations on October 6, seized two assault rifles, assorted ammunition, and cocaine.
Twenty-seven-year-old Omari Roberts from Hannah’s Estate, Tortola, is charged with two counts of keeping a prohibited firearm without a license and three counts of unlawful possession of explosives.
Meanwhile, 32-year-old Everette Isaac, 44-year-old Pedro Mercedes Soto, and 28-year-old Odai Abdulsalam, all residents of The Valley, Virgin Gorda, were charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply another.
According to a police press statement, the four men will remain in police custody pending their court appearance.
Police Commissioner Mark Collins expressed gratitude towards the hardworking officers from various units involved in the investigations and reiterated appreciation for the support of law-abiding members of the public in combating organized criminal activities within the Territory.
The RVIPF remains committed to reducing the availability of illegal firearms, ammunition, and drugs on the streets and apprehending those individuals found in possession of such items.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Crime Stoppers line at 800-8477 (TIPS) or overseas at 1-284-800-8477. Alternatively, the RVIPF Intelligence Unit can be reached at 368-9339.
All provided information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
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The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed that Tarik Aaron was arrested shortly before midnight on Friday, April 17, on extradition orders issued by authorities in the United States Virgin Islands, and has since appeared before the Magistrate’s Court.
According to police, the arrest was carried out in connection with a request from USVI authorities, though further details have not been disclosed.
Aaron appeared before the Magistrate’s Court today and was denied bail.
Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
Crime/Police
Two Men Arrested in Free Bottom After Police Recover Modified Firearm, Drugs and Ammunition
Dalfree Rodriguez De La Rosa, 22, of Hannah’s Estate, Tortola, and John Harvey, 33, of Purcell Estate, Tortola, were arrested on April 16, after officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) recovered a modified firearm, cannabis and ammunition during a stop-and-check operation in Free Bottom, police said.
According to the RVIPF, officers on patrol conducted the stop and discovered a Glock pistol, a quantity of cannabis and 13 rounds of .45 caliber ammunition. The firearm was later identified as a prohibited weapon that had been modified for fully automatic fire.
De La Rosa has been charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, possession of explosives and possession of a prohibited firearm. Harvey has been charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply.
Acting Commissioner Kenrick Davis, speaking on behalf of the Senior Command Team, commended the officers involved in the operation.
“Their continued professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to duty have significantly contributed to the safety and security of our community,” Davis said.
The RVIPF said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to address illegal firearms and drug-related activity across the Territory.
Six new police vehicles have been added to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) fleet as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen law enforcement capacity in the Territory.
The force stated that the vehicles will support policing operations by improving mobility, response times and visibility across communities in the Virgin Islands.
“These additions form part of our continued efforts to enhance operational capacity and visibility across our communities,” the RVIPF said in a statement.
The vehicles are expected to be deployed on roads throughout the Territory as they begin active patrols in support of law enforcement duties.
The RVIPF also indicated that additional vehicles are expected to arrive in the coming months, further expanding the resources available to officers.
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