Two charged with cannabis resin after Ti Morne raid
Police searched premises in Ti Morne, Gros Islet on 5 February 2026, seizing cannabis resin and about US$13 000 in cash and arresting Lance Alfred and Tresha Richard. Both were charged with possession and possession with intent to supply and each was granted $1 500 bail when they appeared before a magistrate on 6 February.
Police arrested 35-year-old Lance Alfred, also known as Bolo, and 36-year-old
Tresha Richard after searching premises in Ti Morne, Gros Islet.[1]Both were
charged with possession of cannabis resin and possession of cannabis resin with
intent to supply.[1]They appeared before a magistrate on February 6, 2026,
and each was granted $1 500 bail.[1]
Officers executed search warrants on February 5, 2026, at premises linked to the
two accused.[1]The search was at a residence in Gros Islet and led to the
seizure of cannabis resin and approximately US$13 000 in cash.[1]The Royal
Saint Lucia Police Force confirmed the searches in a statement issued on Monday.[1]
Police said the large amount of money and the circumstances in which it was
found led officers to start a cash-seizure process under Section 29(a) of the
Crime Act on suspicion the funds are proceeds of criminal conduct.[1]The
Royal Saint Lucia Police Force said the Financial Intelligence Authority was
formally notified and took an active role in pursuing the cash seizure and
conducting further financial investigations.[1]
Case data
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Police searching a home in Bexon, Castries, on 29 September 2026 found cannabis resin, EC$16 310 in cash, a pistol and ammunition. Three people were charged with firearm, ammunition and drug possession, and two were denied bail and remanded after appearing in court.
Customs and police officers seized about 149.69 kg of compressed cannabis, 10.14 kg of cannabis resin and USD $110,000 from a shipment at Port Castries on 26 March 2026. One person was detained to assist the continuing investigation, with no charges reported.
Royal Saint Lucia Police Force units intercepted a foreign vessel on 11 January 2026 and found about 850 kg of compressed cannabis, valued at EC$3.4 million. The two people aboard fled on foot and were not caught.
Police charged Julian and Moeita Adjodha after 93.9 lb of marijuana hidden in barrels was found at their Beausejour business compound, a haul valued at EC$75,200. The couple was bailed on 11 April 2011 under strict conditions, and by their 1 July High Court hearing a third accused had joined the case, which was adjourned to 30 September.
