KINGSTOWN, Vincent, CMC – Police Tuesday said that they had recovered passports from the West African state of Mali, as investigations continue into the discovery of a vessel that washed ashore in the area of Little Bay, Cherry Hill, on the island of Canouan on Monday, with what appeared to be decomposed human remains onboard. In a statement, updating the population on the probe, the police recalled receiving a report Monday regarding a suspicious vessel found along the coastline. The police said that they are continuing to “work closely with regional and international partners to verify the origins of the vessel and the identities of the individuals onboard. “The remains have since been transported to mainland St. Vincent, where they are being kept at the Kingstown mortuary pending further forensic and investigative procedures.” The police said that “this incident is deeply concerning, and we understand the public’s interest in the matter. The police said that it is asking members of the public for “patience and cooperation as this complex investigation unfolds” and are urging anyone with information that may assist the investigation to contact them. About The Author