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St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands: Drug Violence Claims Life of 14-year-old Tourist

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | July 14th, 2010 | Trackback

A 14-year-old tourist from Puerto Rico on a shore excursion from a Carnival Cruise Lines ship was killed in a drug gang gun battle July 12. While the incident was a tragic case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, it underscored a growing problem in the Virgin Islands where gun violence is increasing and drug gangs appear to be becoming more brazen. The incident occurred as a tourist bus was on its way to Coki Point Beach, one of the island’s most popular beaches.




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