Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force intercepted a suspicious vehicle after 11 pm on October 28, while on routine patrol in the Fat Hog’s Bay area.

The vehicle was stopped and searched, and a quantity of drugs were found. Two male occupants of the vehicle were subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession. The scene was revisited the following morning, and a firearm was found in nearby bushes.

Keanus Smart, 18 of Free Bottom and Khaleed Francis, 24 of Nottingham Estate were both charged for the offenses of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug, and Keeping an Unlicensed Firearm.

They remain in custody until their appearance at the Magistrate’s Court.