19/11/2024

Joint Police Operation in the Northern and Policing Division

By RSLPF

In keeping with the mandate of Commissioner Garde, Officers attached to the Drug
Unit and the Special Services Unit of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF)
conducted an intelligence driven operation within the Northern and Central
Divisions, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The intent of the operation was to
mitigate gun related activity in certain zones on island.
During the operation, officers executed a Warrant to Search for Property on a
residence in Belair, Marigot. During the conduct of the search one (1) 9mm pistol,
twenty (20) rounds 9mm ammunition, one (1) .45 pistol, nine (9) .45 rounds of
ammunition with an extended clip, twenty-five (25) 40mm ammunition, ten (10) 5.56
mm ammunition. A quantity of cannabis and cannabis resin was discovered.
Erwin Augustin of Belair and Shervon Charles of Vanard, Millet were charged with
Possession of Firearm and Possession of Ammunition. Ernel Augustin of Belair and
Jervais Charles of Vanard, Millet were both charged with Possession of Controlled
Drugs and Possession with Intent to Supply Controlled Drugs. They are presently
awaiting a bail hearing.
Commissioner Garde reaffirms his commitment to addressing crime, utilizing a
multifaceted approach. His three-fold approach, including Problem Solving,
Intelligence Lead Policing and Community Policing, introduced during his second
week in office, is being implemented across the organization in phases. This
methodical approach to crime resolution continues to realize increases in seizures of
illicit weapons, ammunition and prohibited items, whilst simultaneously resulting in
the arrests of perpetrators of serious crimes.

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