A Saint Lucian national wanted by French authorities is now facing extradition to Martinique following an early morning police operation Friday. Authorities say the interception disrupted a suspected high-level drug operation.
The suspect was apprehended during a pre-dawn exercise at his residence in La Bourne Monchy. Law enforcement officials confirmed that the accused is wanted in Martinique on at least eleven charges relating to the possession of illegal drugs and weapons.
While the full details of the case have not yet been made public, sources indicate that the individual is believed to have operated at a senior level within an alleged narcotics network, with activities extending beyond local distribution and into cross-border trafficking.
The arrest highlights ongoing regional cooperation between Saint Lucian law enforcement agencies and French officials in efforts to dismantle transnational criminal networks operating between Saint Lucia and Martinique.
The accused is reportedly among a growing number of Saint Lucian nationals who have recently been extradited to Martinique to face serious criminal charges, underscoring increasing cross-border enforcement efforts.
Authorities have not yet formally released the identity of the suspect, pending the completion of extradition proceedings.
This remains a developing story
