The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has announced a significant achievement after seizing cocaine with a street value of over one million dollars.
The operation was successfully executed in a single day, Monday 17 March 2025, leading to commendations from the police hierarchy for the officers involved, recognizing their commitment to an effective intelligence-driven initiative.
The Tactical Response Unit, along with the Gang, Narcotic, and Firearms (GNF) Unit – Southern Detachment, conducted the operation resulting in two arrests and a significant seizure of drugs and firearms.
At 2:30 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle at Vierge Point, Micoud. Lucius Popo, the driver from Babonneau, and Khery Richardson, the passenger from Castries, underwent a search. A Glock 25 .380 pistol, along with 15 rounds of ammunition and a Firearm User Licence (FUL) registered to Lucious Popo, were recovered.
