Marine police charged two men after seizing more than 400 kilograms of cocaine they found in a boat intercepted near Cooper Island last Saturday afternoon, police said Monday. Pedro Samuel Sr., 58, of Diamond Estate, and Reno Alphonso, 27, of Fort Hill, were both charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply Marine police charged two men after seizing more than 400 kilograms of cocaine they found in a boat intercepted near Cooper Island last Saturday afternoon, police said Monday.
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Governor announces corruption inquiry
Pointing to longstanding concerns about poor governance in the territory, outgoing Governor Gus Jaspert on Monday announced a wide-ranging commission of inquiry that will probe allegations of potential corruption, political …
During his final days in office, Governor Gus Jaspert, pictured during a press conference last year, announced the launch of an official investigation into potential corruption and other misconduct by public officials. (File photo: DANA KAMPA)
Pointing to longstanding concerns about poor governance in the territory, outgoing Governor Gus Jaspert on Monday announced a wide-ranging commission of inquiry that will probe allegations of potential corruption, political intimidation and abuse of public funds, among other issues.