Volcano climber in police custody

The man at the centre of the controversial treks to the tip of the erupting La Soufriere Volcano is currently in the custody of Vincentian police.

Reports reaching the Barbados TODAY team in St Vincent and the Grenadines indicate that Desron Rodriguez was picked up by local law enforcement this afternoon.

The developments are unfolding less than 48 hours after the lead scientist monitoring the La Soufrière volcano, Professor Richard Robertson, Monday described as “dotish” and not an act of bravery Rodriguez’s decision to climb the active volcano on Sunday.

It’s is unclear at this stage if any charges have been filed.

More details as they come to hand.

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