In a significant blow to narcotics trafficking networks, a multinational law enforcement collaboration has resulted in the interception of 772 kilograms of cocaine in the territorial waters of the Virgin Islands. The meticulously coordinated operation, executed on December 8-9, 2025, culminated in the detention of six suspects linked to the substantial drug shipment.
The Caribbean Community Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (CARICOM IMPACS) served as the central coordinating body for the mission, which integrated resources from multiple agencies including U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP). The success of the operation was attributed to sophisticated intelligence gathering and real-time information exchange between regional and international partners.
Lt. Col. Michael Jones, Executive Director of CARICOM IMPACS, characterized the operation as a definitive demonstration of regional security cooperation. ‘This successful interdiction underscores the critical importance of collaborative maritime security efforts,’ Jones stated. ‘The seamless coordination and intelligence sharing among all participating agencies reflects our unified commitment to disrupting criminal enterprises that jeopardize Caribbean stability.’
The apprehended individuals now face serious criminal charges including Importation of a Controlled Drug and multiple counts of Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply. Currently remanded in custody, the suspects await judicial proceedings at the Magistrate’s Court as investigations continue.