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CBP drug dog sniffs out marijuana mule from Orlando

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man was arrested and charged with drug trafficking offenses after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers allegedly found 27 pounds of marijuana in two suitcases. Gregory…

John McCarthy November 16, 2024

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Drug-sniffing dog not fooled by woman placing bags of frozen shrimp with the cocaine bricks in her luggage

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A woman who tried to fool trained drug-sniffing dogs at the airport by placing bags of frozen shrimp with the cocaine bricks in her luggage has been…

John McCarthy July 25, 2024

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VIPA issues travel advisory for Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority issued a travel advisory for the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas this morning. Travelers should arrive at the St. Thomas…

John McCarthy July 20, 2024

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Kansas man with loaded gun in partner’s carry-on bag faces federal firearms charges

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Kansas man was arrested at Cyril E. King Airport after federal officers allegedly found the loaded .38 caliber revolver in his traveling partner's carry-on bag. Robert…

John McCarthy July 7, 2024

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Man Wanted For Illegally Importing Guns Surrenders To Police

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man wanted on illegal gun charges on St. Thomas turned himself in to police Monday. Jakel J. Bell, 29, of Estate Tutu, was arrested at 9:00…

John McCarthy September 26, 2023

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Help Police Find Jakel Bell Wanted For Illegally Importing Guns On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help tonight to find a wanted man on St. Thomas. Jakel J. Bell, 29, of Estate Tutu, is wanted for the illegal importation of…

John McCarthy September 20, 2023

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Man Flying From Orlando Found With ‘Several’ Bags of Marijuana In Suitcase At STT Airport

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man is facing criminal charges for trying to bring "several bags" of marijuana into the territory on a commercial airline, authorities said. Nikillo Jahlanie…

John McCarthy August 23, 2023

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Texas Fugitive Arrested at Cyril E. King Airport

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Alert customs agents noticed an outstanding warrant on a visitor from Texas on Sunday. Allen Eugene Hall, 29, was arrested and charged based on a warrant from…

John McCarthy August 14, 2023

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Former Cape Air Employee Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Cocaine Through CEK Airport

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A former airline employee admitted to drug trafficking charges in federal court in connection to attempting to transport cocaine through the St. Thomas airport. Shakari Francis, 27,…

John McCarthy June 28, 2023

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Texas Fugitive From Justice Nabbed By VIPD At St. Thomas Airport

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Texas man was arrested on St. Thomas and charged with being a fugitive from justice. Henry Thomas Houston, 57, was detained by federal agents with U.S.…

John McCarthy June 16, 2023