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Three Ecuadorians Charged With Smuggling 1,763 Pounds of Cocaine

CHRISTIANSTED — Three South Americans face federal charges tied to smuggling 1,763 pounds of cocaine by sea. Luis Menocal-Mero, alias “Luis Menoscal," 38, Carlos Anchundia-Mero, 22, and Carlos BaquePincay, 21,…

John McCarthy May 5, 2023

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Man Caught In Sting Operation Trying To Sell 110 Pounds Of Cocaine On St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — A man was caught in a federal sting operation trying to sell 110 pounds of cocaine on St. Croix. Leroy Roebuck, Jr., 36, of St. Croix, appeared before…

John McCarthy April 26, 2023

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Brother of Boat Captain Who Brought 1,470 Pounds of Cocaine To St. Croix Gets 6 Years

CHRISTIANSTED — The brother of a British Virgin Islands boat captain who brought 1,470 pounds of cocaine worth $20 million to St. Croix got 5.8 years in prison from a…

John McCarthy April 11, 2023

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Dominican Man Admits To Bringing 1,388 Pounds of Cocaine By Boat Into U.S. Waters

CHRISTIANSTED — A native of the Dominican Republic admitted in federal court to smuggling 1,388 pounds of cocaine by boat into United States waters. Leandro De Los Santos, 33, of…

John McCarthy April 6, 2023

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2 Costa Rican Men Charged With Smuggling Over 4,000 Pounds of Marijuana At Sea

CHRISTIANSTED — Two Costa Rican men caught with at least 4,000 pounds of marijuana at sea have a lot of explaining to do in federal court on St. Croix. Luis…

John McCarthy February 8, 2023

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Matthew Hazel Gets 5 Years For Trying To Move 11 Pounds of Cocaine In St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas cocaine dealer got five years in prison for being caught trying to move 11 pounds of coke in the territory. Matthew Hazel, 31, was…

John McCarthy January 28, 2023

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Dominican Republic Sex Madam Gets 7 Years For Holding Women Prisoner In St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Dominican sex madam who duped gullible women into believing they would be serving men's food needs by illegally migrating to St. Thomas — but instead ended…

John McCarthy January 24, 2023

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One ‘Vicious’ Armed Robber Gets 3 Years For $1.1 Million Heist of Gem and Gold Store

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — One St. Thomas man was given just three years in prison after terrorizing five jewelry store employees at gunpoint before making off with stolen items worth $1.1…

John McCarthy January 17, 2023

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Virgin Islands Port Authority Officer Admits To Smuggling 27 Pounds of Cocaine at Airport

CHRISTIANSTED — A Virgin Islands Port Authority officer finally admitted to federal charges after he was caught red-handed smuggling at least 27 pounds of cocaine into Rohlsen Airport on St.…

John McCarthy January 16, 2023

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Dominican Man Who Smuggled $20 Million Worth of Cocaine To St. Croix Cops Plea

CHRISTIANSTED — A Dominican Republic national has admitted in federal court to his role in smuggling 1,470 pounds of cocaine in a vessel captured near St. Croix earlier this year.…

John McCarthy December 23, 2022