Two men charged in drug seizure @ Beef Island
Vibert Morgan and Okello James, both 34 years and residents of Belle Vue, were charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply to another, and unlawful possession of a controlled drug.
Additional charges are pending.
The RVIPF in a press release today, May 10, 2023, said the two accused will appear before the Magistrate’s Court at the next available sitting.
The early morning joint operation by US Federal agents and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force involving both air and marine access culminated with a boat chase that ended on Long Bay, Beef Island.
Over 500 kilos of cocaine seized
Police said over 500 kilos of what is believed to be cocaine was seized in the operation along with a speed boat.
Investigations are active and ongoing in this matter.
: The two men detained in relation to
Tuesday morning’s boat chase and drug seizure on Beef Island have been
charged, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said.
The early morning joint operation by US
Federal agents and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force involving both
air and marine access culminated with a boat chase that ended on Long
Bay, Beef Island.
