At least three people have been formally charged in connection with the theft of a safe from the Customs and Excise Department’s office at Hewanorra International Airport, Saint Lucia Daily Post has confirmed.
The charges laid so far include burglary and handling stolen goods.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has confirmed that other suspects remain in custody, with additional charges expected in the coming days.
According to a police press release, officers in Vieux Fort received a burglary report at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Sunday, October 18. A team from the Criminal Investigations Department was dispatched to investigate.
Initial investigations indicated that a safe and a pistol had been stolen from the office. Several people were questioned and searches conducted as investigators pursued leads.
The investigation is being carried out jointly by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, the Customs and Excise Department, and the Saint Lucia Air and Seaports Authority Police.
Authorities have not disclosed whether the safe or firearm has been recovered.
The investigation remains ongoing.
