Aleem Fahie Granted Bail Under Strict Conditions

Aleem Fahie, a 28-year-old resident of Brandywine Bay, was granted bail in the amount of $100,000 with one signed surety during his first appearance in the Magistrates Court today when he appeared before Magistrate Kadeem Palmer presided over the proceedings.

Fahie who faces charges of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug With Intent to Supply and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug has maintained his innocence throughout the legal proceedings.+

One of the primary conditions requires Fahie to report to the Road Town Police Station three times a week. Additionally, he is obligated to surrender all of his travel documents and is prohibited from attempting to secure new ones during the duration of his bail. Furthermore, Fahie is strictly prohibited from interfering with any of the prosecution’s witnesses in the matter.

Fahie was arrest and subsequently charged following a planned search operation conducted by officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in the Brandywine Bay area on October 28, 2023.

Commissioner of Police, Mark Collins, emphasized the significance of such operations in maintaining law and order within the community. He stated, “Individuals who engage in drug distribution pose a significant threat to our community, and the RVIPF is unwavering in its determination to prosecute these offenders.” The arrest of Aleem Fahie is part of a broader effort to combat the illegal drug trade in the region.

The RVIPF actively seeks cooperation from the community to aid in their ongoing investigations. Commissioner Collins highlighted the vital role that residents can play in supporting law enforcement by sharing information about criminal activities. Individuals with pertinent information can do so confidentially by contacting the Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-8477 (TIPS) or overseas at 1-284-800-8477. Additionally, they can reach out to the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339.

It is worth noting that all information provided will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.