- REMOVAL ORDER ISSUED AGAINST GRENADIAN ESCAPEES
- 3 men suspected in the disappearance of a US sailing couple ordered deported from St. Vincent
The three (3) Grenadian escapees who are the primary suspects in the investigation into the disappearance of two U.S citizens appeared at the Kingstown Magistrate Court today (04.03.24) for sentencing after they pleaded guilty to four (4) counts of immigration-related offences on February 26, 2024.
Senior Magistrate, His Honour Colin John issued a Removal Order for the men to be repatriated to Grenada. He further remanded them into custody at His Majesty’s Prison until preparations are finalized for their removal from St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG).
The Commissioner of Police (Acting), Mr. Enville Williams thanked the officers who were involved in the operation that recaptured the fugitives and members of the public who assisted the police in doing so. He said “I wish to express thanks to all of the persons who played a role in the recapture of the three Grenadians who had escaped custody in Grenada and were later apprehended in St. Vincent. I particularly wish to commend the police officers for their valiant effort, members of the SVG Coast Guard Service who conducted search and rescue operations for the missing persons, and residents of the community of Petit Bordel for refusing to provide a haven for the escapees.”
