Royal Saint Lucia Police Force officers arrested several people during a pre-dawn operation in Castries on Sunday 24 August 2025.[1] Police said the arrests were made on suspicion of narcotics trafficking, firearms trafficking and violent crimes.[1] The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force mounted a large-scale, multi-agency operation targeting what authorities described as high-risk areas.[1] A simultaneous traffic enforcement effort stopped dozens of vehicles, issued multiple tickets and impounded several cars, and one person was arrested during the checks.[1]

The operation ran from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and combined targeted house searches with widespread traffic enforcement.[1] Officers executed 15 search warrants during the exercise.[1] Officers seized significant quantities of cocaine and cannabis resin, one firearm with ammunition, electronic devices and a large sum of cash.[1] The operation focused on the Darling Road and Conway areas and involved the Drug Squad, K9 Unit, Special Services Unit, Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit, Police Mobile Unit and Traffic Department.[2]

The operation came exactly one week after a wave of deadly gun violence in Castries left two men dead and several others injured.[2] Police said investigations into all matters related to the operation were ongoing.[1]