VG to get police Armed Response Unit

With growing concerns from the public about crime, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced the establishment of an armed response unit on Virgin Gorda.

The announcement was made during a recent community meeting, where residents were informed about the new measures to bolster security and law enforcement on the sister island. Chief Inspector Saif Kaddoura, Acting Superintendent Israel Sergeant, and Inspector Kevin Joseph of the RVIPF outlined the challenges faced by the community, including two recent robberies, and detailed the steps being taken to address these issues.

Kaddoura reported that the RVIPF made some progress in those investigations, noting that several suspects were arrested and search warrants executed. “Since the two incidents, we have had some additional support from Tortola,” Kaddoura stated. “We have implemented a new armed response unit on Virgin Gorda. That is something that is rather new to us. And we’re trying our best to utilise them to prevent crime and do some additional patrols in soft target areas.”