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Crime

Second Chances Over Chains: Government Pushes Rehabilitation As Key 

A shift in Saint Lucia’s approach to crime prevention is gaining momentum, with renewed focus on rehabilitation and reintegration following the graduation of participants in a community re-entry programme. Speaking at the ceremony on Thursday, Minister for Crime Prevention Jeremiah...

Xavier Raises Fresh Concerns Over Crime Strategy, Questions Police Promotion Process

With crime continuing to dominate national conversation, former police officer and United Workers’ Party candidate for Vieux Fort North, Callix Xavier, is raising new questions about the country’s approach to public safety and internal police decisions. His comments come...

Two Charged in Conway Homicide as Police Intensify Investigations

Two men have been formally charged in connection with a fatal shooting in Conway, Castries, which claimed the life of 29-year-old Michael Zacchaeus Charlery. According to the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, officers attached to the Criminal Investigations Department initially...

Private Sector Steps In to Support Crime-Fighting Unit as Police Strengthen Operations

In a climate where public safety remains a national priority, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force is receiving tangible backing from the private sector, with new support aimed directly at strengthening frontline crime-fighting efforts. The Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit...

Three Charged in Ciceron Killing as Police Intensify Investigation

Three men are now facing charges in connection with the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Givanni Andrew Joseph, also known as “Zuzu,” as investigators continue to piece together the events surrounding the February 21 killing in Ciceron. Joseph was gunned down...

Southern Police Operation Uncovers Firearms, Drugs in Vieux Fort; Four Charged

A targeted police operation in the south of the island has led to the seizure of firearms, ammunition, and narcotics, following coordinated action by officers attached to the Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit (Southern Detachment). The operation, carried out on...

Police Launch Homicide Probe After Fatal Shooting in Bois Patat

Police have launched a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting in Bois Patat, Castries on Saturday afternoon that left one man dead and another injured. According to information released by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF), officers attached to...

Woman Grazed by Bullet in Morne Du Don Shooting Incident

A 35-year-old woman is recovering after narrowly escaping serious injury during a shooting incident in Morne Du Don. Heidi Dujon was reportedly grazed by a bullet on the left side of her head during the incident at Black Stars. While...

Over EC$3 Million in Drugs Seized at Port Castries During Major Joint Operation

A significant narcotics bust at Port Castries has resulted in the seizure of drugs valued at more than EC$3 million, following a coordinated operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The operation, carried out on Thursday, March 26, 2026, brought together...

Major Drug Bust Underway at Port Castries as GNFU Locks Down Area

A major anti-narcotics operation is currently unfolding at Port Castries, where authorities have placed the area under lockdown following a significant drug bust. Law enforcement officers attached to the Gang, Narcotics and Firearms Unit (GNFU) are leading the operation, which...

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Two Saint Lucians Fined Over EC$65,000 After Guilty Pleas in St Vincent Drug Case

Two Saint Lucian nationals have been ordered to pay a combined EC$65,320 after pleading guilty to six drug-related offences...