Police officers got injured during $144M drug haul on Virgin Gorda
Several officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) were injured during a high‑risk drug recovery mission in Virgin Gorda that led to the arrest of seven individuals and the seizure of cocaine worth an estimated $144 million.
The intelligence-led operation, which took place from June 17 to 18, 2025, involved the RVIPF, His Majesty’s Customs, the Department of Immigration, and external law enforcement partners. It began at sea when authorities pursued a suspicious vessel in a high-speed chase.
“Three of the men are locals and four are expatriates,” the RVIPF said previously.
The vessel eventually ran aground off the coast of Virgin Gorda.
Investigators discovered the crashed vessel on June 18, containing approximately 1,440 kilos of cocaine scattered over a steep cliff and reef. Officers carefully descended 200 feet to retrieve packages lodged between rocks.
“A number of officers sustained injuries during the operation and were treated on Virgin Gorda and Tortola,” the RVIPF stated.
Due to the difficult terrain and deteriorated condition of the seized narcotics, most of the cocaine was destroyed on-site under a controlled burn. This was done “in consultation with the Office of the Governor and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions,” with independent observers present and documentation via video and photographs. Samples were retained for prosecution.
Acting Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool spoke highly of the coordinated effort.
“This operation is a powerful demonstration of what can be achieved through collaboration, courage, and commitment,” she stated. “Our officers faced significant risks, but their determination to protect these islands from the scourge of drug trafficking never wavered. I thank every agency involved for their unwavering support and shared dedication to safeguarding our borders and communities.”
The RVIPF is urging community vigilance. Anyone with information can contact the Intelligence Unit at 368‑9339, or crime stoppers anonymously at 800‑8477 or internationally at (284) 800‑8477.
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Any body cear about police they day’s off to call the drug what they take, they ant no difference from Jahmal …, why them not getting kill. Back in the days they were getting shot up
Huh??? Please translate.
… this is what happens if you take too many drugs!
Judging from how you type and trying to understand what you said I can imagine you’re a highschool drop out who don’t know them foot from them hand
Only thing in your brain is police bad and. You smart for running drugs and getting violent to either lose your life early or end up in jail. Saddest part is someones daughter with no self esteem will lay down with you and make offsprings bringing more like minded people like you into this world.
Sigh
To,@ why,u don’t worry how who tips u understand and u is One of those dirty cops take the drugs but don’t worry we all know All cops for sure, hope you get that understand everything getting a chance to go under ground.
Responding to “Why”, what school did you attend buddy, lord have mercy, you need to learn to spell buddy, stop embarrassing yourself like that, it is obvious that you lack education.
Why get your attention it touch your heart you have selling but don’t sell to the wrong people and who u give to sell shouldn’t pay you, u police think you untouchable
Not carefully enough
Good job police
The only people complaining about this news is the young adults. When I click on them profiles is mostly dudes with big gold chains, weed smokers and scandalous women who can’t get married or keep a man.
Judging from the profiles I wouldn’t be surprised if they wasn’t caught up in that life too. Some of them even work at the public schools and other places of influence which is concerning and sad
Don’t mind the talk just do y’all work.
PURE LIES
Would be interested to see how they set fire to it at the bottom of a cliff.
Thos who know, know that there are a handful f law enforcement officers with Ms. Vanterpool heading that list.
Otherwise, the greater majority are not fulling their pockets.
Have sen it personally wihen they would raid the Ghetto.
But who was arrested
Isn’t a perceived notion that much of the contraband confiscaedare syphoned off by law enforcemnt for personal enrichment? Are they not human existing within a sphere of a billion dollar industry?
BEFORE YOU ALL WISH THE OFFICERS THAT WERE INJURED WILE DECENDING DOWN A 200 FT CLIFF WELL YOU ALL HERE BLOGGIN S**T bunch of idiots
Don’t what u say about me no cops can’t get a dops from me, seeing them police looking respect our here …
Who exactly are the “External Law Enforecement partners?”
Give credit where it is due. Thank you to these law enforcement officers for a job well done. Wishing you well and a speedy recovery from any injuries sustained in the course of your duties. Thank you for your sacrifice and God Bless.
Very weird still no names with all the country history of drug smuggling.