A serving member of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force been arrested in Saint Lucia following an anti-drug operation conducted by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) at the Vieux Fort Seaport.
The operation, which took place on Thursday, March 13, 2025, led to the officer’s apprehension, though details surrounding the arrest remain scarce. The RSVGPF has since acknowledged the situation and assured the public of their full cooperation with their St. Lucian counterparts.
In an official statement released today, March 15, 2025, the RSVGPF confirmed:
*”The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has received official notification from its St. Lucian counterparts regarding the arrest of a serving Vincentian police officer. The arrest occurred during an anti-drug operation conducted by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) at the Vieux Fort Seaport in Saint Lucia on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
The matter is currently under investigation by the RSLPF, and the RSVGPF is cooperating fully with the authorities in Saint Lucia. Given the sensitivity of the ongoing investigation, no further details can be provided at this time. The RSVGPF upholds the highest standards of integrity and professionalism and will take appropriate action based on the investigation’s findings.
We encourage the public to refrain from speculation and to await official statements from the relevant authorities.”*
The arrest has sparked concern among law enforcement and the Vincentian public.
ANN has been reliable informed that the accused officer and acting corporal who hails from North Windward constituency has over 20 years of service .