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Law enforcement authorities in Saint Lucia are grappling with an increasingly dangerous reality: the illegal importation of firearms through its ports

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The recent recovery of 17 firearms at Port Castries, including AR-15 rifles, high-capacity magazines, and tactical gear, has exposed a growing threat to national security and public safety on the small island nation. A seizure, which occurred on August 22,...
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Norbert Calls for Unified Action as Gun Violence Spreads Across Saint Lucia

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Crime Prevention Minister Jeremiah Norbert has voiced serious concerns over the recent spike in gun-related violence across Saint Lucia, attributing the wave of homicides to retaliatory gang attacks and organized crime. His comments come amid growing public anxiety following...
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Cocaine Seized Worth Over $1 Million Police Say

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Law enforcement officials have disclosed that 50 kilograms of cocaine recovered during a police operation on July 3rd carries an estimated street value of EC $1.3 million. The high-value seizure was the result of a joint anti-drug operation carried out...
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PM Pierre Declares Zero Tolerance for Crime Amid Recent Surge in Violence

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Addressing the media ahead of Monday’s Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre delivered a hard-hitting message on the escalating crime wave gripping Saint Lucia in recent days. The Prime Minister reaffirmed his administration's unwavering stance on law enforcement and...
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50 Kilos of Cocaine Seized in Dennery as Police Crack Down on Crime
Commissioner Guarde Vows Relentless Action Against Criminal Networks

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
A major blow was dealt to Saint Lucia’s drug trade last week after 50 kilograms of cocaine were recovered during an operation in Dennery. The significant narcotics bust, executed by the Guns, Narcotics and Firearms Unit (GNFU), comes as...
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Deadly Shooting in Marchand Adds to Grim Toll of Gun Violence in Saint Lucia

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Castries, Saint Lucia – July 7, 2025 A man is dead and another nursing gunshot wounds following a brazen early-morning shooting in Marchand on Saturday, as Saint Lucia continues to reel from a recent surge in deadly violence. The Saint Lucia...
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Archbishop Malzaire Calls for Day of Prayer and Fasting Amid Spike in Homicides

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Castries, Saint Lucia — July 5, 2025In the wake of a spate of recent homicides that have shaken the nation, Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire has issued a heartfelt plea to Saint Lucians, urging a return to core values and moral...
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Another Male Killed in Arrundel Hill Shooting

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
A man was fatally shot in the early hours of Saturday morning in Arrundel Hill, Marchand, marking the most recent in a series of violent incidents in Castries. Police responded to the shooting shortly after 1 a.m., discovering an...
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Unborn Baby Among Three Dead Following Wilton’s Yard Shooting

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
An unborn baby is among three people confirmed dead following a deadly shooting in Wilton’s Yard, Castries, on Thursday evening. The Saint Lucia Fire and Emergency Services received a call at approximately 8:08 p.m. and responded to find multiple...
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One Dead, Others Injured In Shooting At Wilton’s Yard

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
At least one person has been confirmed dead following a shooting incident Thursday evening at the entrance of Wilton’s Yard, near the Castries Health Centre. According to initial reports, three individuals were shot. One male has been confirmed dead, while...
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