A customs officer was taken into custody early Tuesday morning in connection with the ongoing investigation into an alleged 13-year conspiracy to transport tonnes of cocaine through the territory.
Police did not identify the officer, who has not been charged.
Another customs officer, Roberto “Tico” Harrigan, faces charges in the Virgin Islands and United States. Mr. Harrigan is accused of using his office to facilitate the entry into the territory of at least two people involved in drug trafficking and using his official vehicle to transport millions of dollars in cocaine-trafficking proceeds to be shipped to Venezuela.
Earl “Bob” Hodge, Chad Skelton, Carlston Beazer and Juan Valdez also face charges in the VI and US in connection with the alleged conspiracy.
See the Sept. 15, 2011 edition for full coverage.