Customs seize container of big bikes imported in the BVI
Her Majesty’s Customs has seized a container of illegal motorbikes that were imported into the territory recently.
Assistant Commissioner of Customs, Tashima Martin said the bikes had engine capacities that were more than 125 cubic centimetres (CC).
Currently, motorcycles with that are more than 125 CCs are restricted and not allowed to be imported or landed into the territory.
Martin, who has responsibility for Assurance and Compliance, said the illicit bikes were detected at the Trader Declaration Unit of Customs.
“That information was then forwarded to the various enforcement teams so that they can do their physical inspection. And upon the inspection, it was revealed that the vehicles/vessels that were being imported were actually restricted and were not allowed to be imported in the territory,” Martin said during a radio interview with ZBVI.
She said the bikes are now in the custody of Customs. The exact number of bikes seized is not clear. It is also unclear what will happen to the seized items.
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THEY DIDNT change the law to 600cc?
Don’t worry. Customs will take a cut and they’ll be on the street next month.
All good.
They did NOT change the law. The Minister said they are CONSIDERING changing it to 600cc but it was never done.
That’s a shame. Our archaic motorcycle laws really need to be updated to allow for bigger, safer bikes.
This ain’t the same woman who does to with that boy on illegal bikes doing stunts?
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Same BS they did to the police bike. Had them sitting on the port for years…free up the container
How about getting the noise pollution from the little scooters under control first! I shudder to think what the noise would be like from bigger bikes. We as God fearing residents have no recourse. We are disturbed and harassed by the inconsiderate, disrespectful youngsters who hide behind their parents. The parents know..the police know yet swept under the rug.
They did raise the size of the bbikes
I told ya jack, customs don’t like police, so illegal bikes come through the port.
The more powerful bikes should be used by law enforcement officers on active duty only.
CHUPES!
Time to eliminate all 2 and 3 wheel vehicles with motors in the BVI.
Knife to the tire. Problems solved
Shut the f**k up
These thing have been happening for years. The COI now in the Territory all of a sudden. Things happening. Who are these people trying to fool. The name mentioned in this news article can be seen with these same company. Make things look good for the news and look at all these agencies from top to bottom. Their association and friends. Check all the other people who sell bikes close by eeh em mall. I guess because that’s one of tola big man dem nothing will happen. I know for sure I’ve been around the area and seen Customs man tek money to let things pass out containers.
Think some of then driving around and sharp just so. But the world round all names need to call out. Seems right now from COP to bottom sorry TOP. wink wink. Say no mo. Da streets.
Da man is in trouble now. Peeps watching
Good. Crush them.
Present government misleading the people!
Is 155cc big difference
I hear only a handful of the bikes are 150cc and can hardly be called “BIG Bikes”. Bigger yes, but big…nah. All the other bikes in the shipment are 125cc and are legal, again…a misleading headline.
What exactly does she mean by they don’t know the exact number of bikes in the container. Did the bikes come in dismembered parts? She must know how to count to have a top job in customs. Who are you guys fooling?
Don’t worry bikers. As always just go to C***y! You’ll know she’s going to get you’ll the toys. You’ll know that guys guys are her favorite type of people. Make noise and disobey the law type. Go C***y go you can do it!!!
yeah this place need a wake up call on all these old people , who were young at one point yeah i know i am going to get old too ….. but it is time for change …. them have this place in them palm for to dam long, but the time has come for the young , MR.BREWLEY AND MR. ROMNEY CAUSE ALL OF THIS ON THE COUNTRY , WITH AYO PERSONAL BS WITH SINBAD, THE WHOLE COUNTRY SUFFER FOR OVER 30 YEARS BECAUSE OF AYO VENDETTA WITH HIM …SO YOU NEED TO GET YOUR A** OF THE REDIO TALKING S**T ABOUT THE SCOOTER MAKING NOISE IN YOUR HEAD , YOU LUCKY IS ONLY NOISE THEM MAKING IN YOUR HEAD .. IT COULD HAVE BEEN A LOT WORST I AM GLADDDD, YOU KNOW WHY CAUSE YOU ALL IS A BUNCH OF F88K88G Az88HOLE…… TORTOLA PEOPLE IS TO SOFT WITH THE S**T THAT YOU LAW MAKERS DO TO THE PEOPLE …..