Woman among two charged in major drug bust

Khalifa Turnbull and Miller Se Quonne Moulon Two people, including a 26-year-old woman, have been charged following a major police operation in East End, Tortola, which uncovered more than 547 kilograms of suspected cocaine, a prohibited firearm and ammunition. BVI News understands that police executed a search warrant at a residence on the morning of Tuesday, October 27. Our sources say that, during the operation, officers discovered a rifle and nearly 30 rounds of ammunition, along with the suspected cocaine. The woman in question – Fat Hogs Bay resident Khalifa Turnbull and a 34-year-old Miller Se Quonne Moulon were subsequently arrested in connection with the discovery.

They were charged with Possession of a Prohibited Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Explosives, Possession of a Controlled Drug and Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply. Both individuals remain in police custody pending their appearance before the Magistrate’s Court. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force confirmed the seizure and charges in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 28. Investigations are ongoing, but the court date for the two accused remains unknown. Acting Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger commended the officers involved in the operation and emphasised the significance of the seizure in the Force’s ongoing efforts to combat serious and organised crime. “The recovery of this substantial quantity of suspected cocaine, together with a firearm and ammunition, represents a significant achievement in our…