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Deeply Worrying- Governor On Drugs, Guns Problem

by pltm
Sep 23, 2023
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(PLTM) - Governor John Rankin has called for an increase in security at the airport on Anegada. He also said the drugs and guns problem in the Territory is deeply worrying.

The Governor made the comments during a visit with the Deputy Commissioner of Police and members of the BVI Airports Authority on Friday September 22.

The visit was to inspect the wreckage of the plane that was destroyed by fire following an unauthorized landing in the early hours of Wednesday. After the landing, a quantity of illicit drugs was recovered.

“We must urgently increase security at the airport to tackle its misuse for the illegal transportation of drugs. I will work together with the National Security Council, the RVIPF and the Airports Authority to achieve this,” he said.

The Governor added: “Whilst the growing number of seizures of drugs and guns is encouraging, the scale of the problem is deeply worrying. The security of the Virgin Islands is my top priority.”

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Sinda

That plane is badly damaged. Where are the occupants?

Inside source.!

Mr. Governor. I have a lot of respect for you but this is on you. You are the security boss. The Police force has been turn into a trust company where it seems like every officer has a desk and \nor an office while streets and communities are ignored. Its time you seriously consider giving us a female commissioner who understands how to manage resources. Men have being failing for a long time..

2023

the governor hold the responsibility for the security of this territory borders: wait until the horse out the stable: back in the days the royal Virgin Islands police has their very own air plane to fly around and the police vessel was out to sea \n\nwhy cant the royal navy contribute towards the security of our borders this\nIs United Kingdom Territory \n\nthe gun thing is very concerning because you can out with your love, only to get caught in the middle of foolishness \n\n

Hmmm

Crime, guns, & drugs seem to be an issue worldwide as of late. However we all must untie to fight crime but I amazed the Governor only comes out with speeches and press releases only on anything negative in the BVI. There are significantly more positive than negatives in the BVI he can also speak on but I guess it does not fit he and his UK bosses narrative and intent.

Mervyn

If the UK took BVI over, we’d see less guns and drugs. UK would bring in people who actually know how to perform their job and do it without corrupting themselves on the public’s dollar. Too many family dealings involved breeds waste and greed

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