(a) the enforcement of all drug and narcotic laws applicable to the Territory;
(b) the investigation of reports of alleged drug trafficking, distribution and sale of narcotics and drug paraphernalia in the Virgin Islands;
(c) the apprehension any person who engages in illegal drug trafficking or in the illegal distribution or sale of narcotics and its paraphernalia in the Virgin Islands and its territorial waters; and
(d) conferring, consulting and cooperating with governmental departments and agencies that are engaged in drug and narcotic law enforcement on local, federal and regional levels.
(e) establishing, implementing and maintaining a certification program for canines used in the detection of illegal drugs, as well as for their trainers or handlers.
(f) In addition to the functions specified in this section, the members of the Bureau shall have the same law enforcement powers as police officers of the Virgin Islands Police Department including, but not limited to, peace officers status pursuant to title 5 V.I.C., 3561.