In a major operation early Monday morning, Saint Lucia police arrested two men following a significant seizure of cocaine and firearms at Vierge Point, Micoud. The operation, a joint effort involving the Tactical Response Unit and the Gang, Narcotic, and Firearms (GNF) Unit – Southern Detachment, signals a critical strike against organized crime in the region.
According to reports, officers intercepted a vehicle driven by Lucius Popo of Micoud at approximately 2:30 a.m. on March 17, 2025. A search of the vehicle uncovered a substantial quantity of a white substance, suspected to be cocaine, with an estimated street value of EC$1,431,750. Additionally, police recovered a firearm—a significant find in their ongoing fight against gun violence.
Popo, along with his passenger Khaleel Richardson, also of Micoud, were immediately arrested and transported to Micoud Police Station. The seized drugs, weighing heavily on both suspects’ fate, carry an estimated street value exceeding EC$1.4 million.
Following formal interviews conducted on March 18, 2025, both individuals were charged with possession of cocaine and illegal firearms offenses. They appeared before the Vieux Fort Magistrate’s Court, where the judge remanded them to the Bordelais Correctional Facility until their next hearing set for April 17, 2025.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) praised the dedication and swift action of their officers, highlighting the seizure as a major victory in their ongoing fight against narcotics trafficking and gun violence. This operation demonstrates the relentless commitment of Saint Lucian law enforcement to disrupt criminal networks and ensure community safety.
Investigations are ongoing, and the authorities have reiterated their determination to continue proactive measures to protect citizens from drug-related crimes and violence.
