30/08/2023

Police Seize Illegal Firearm and Ammunition, Apprehend Four Suspects in Major Operation

By RSPF

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has confiscated an illegal firearm and arrested four suspects during a search operation at Fond Manger, Marigot on Friday, August 25, 2023. The operation was conducted as a result of proactive measures being taken to mitigate growing public concerns over criminal activity in the Fond Manger, Marigot
area.

During the operation, Officers executed a Warrant to Search for Property at a residential structure, discovered and confiscated one (1) 9mm pistol with a magazine containing seven (7) rounds of ammunition. The Officers also arrested four (4) male individuals (two adults and two juveniles) who were present at the time the warrant was executed. They are:

 Ronell Amedee, thirty (30) year old, of Fond Manger, Marigot.
 Shaquan Hippolyte, nineteen (19) year old, also of Fond Manger, Marigot
 The two juveniles are also of Fond Manger, Marigot.

The four individuals were charged on Monday August 28, 2023 for Possession of a Firearm without a valid licence and Possession of Ammunition. They were subsequently presented before the Magistrate’s court for bail and their bail
conditions have been set:

 The two juveniles were released into the custody of their respective parents.
 As it relates to the charges for Possession of Firearm without a valid licence, Ronell Amedee and Shaquan Hippolyte, were bailed in the sum of twenty-thousand dollars (XCD20, 000.00) cash or suitable surety respectively.
 For the charge of Possession of Ammunition, bail was set at three thousand five hundred dollars (XCD3500.00) cash or suitable surety each.

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force commends the public for their cooperation and continues to urge citizens to support the efforts of the organization. Anyone who would like to share information about criminal activities anonymously, can do so by dialling 555. The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force is committed to ensuring the safety and security of every community and will not tolerate any form of criminal behaviour.

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