GROS ISLET, SAINT LUCIA – The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has launched an urgent investigation into the disappearance of an M16 rifle from the Gros Islet Police Station, raising serious concerns about internal security and accountability within the force.
As part of the ongoing probe, detectives from the Major Crimes Unit have arrested a serving police officer who remains in custody, assisting with the investigation. Authorities have not disclosed the officer’s identity or the circumstances under which the firearm went missing, but sources indicate that the inquiry is still in its early stages.
Commissioner of Police Verne Garde has reaffirmed the RSLPF’s unwavering stance against institutional corruption.
The public is urged to remain patient as investigators work to uncover the facts. The RSLPF has pledged to provide further updates as new information emerges.
Saint Lucia Daily Post will continue to monitor this developing story.
