CASTRIES, St Lucia — A Castries Police Stop and Search resulted in the recovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis and the arrest of a 20-year-old man, according to the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force. Officers attached to the Special Operations Team carried out the vehicle search on Friday, April 10, police said.
Police identified the accused as Jaynan Tommy of Monchy, Gros Islet. He was formally charged on Sunday, April 12, with Possession of Cannabis and Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Supply, according to the police release. The case follows another recent drug prosecution in St Lucia involving a Careille drug raid guilty plea that ended in a $20,000 fine.
What We Know About the Castries Police Stop and Search
- Police said officers conducted the vehicle stop and search in Castries on Friday, April 10.
- A quantity of suspected cannabis was reportedly recovered during the search.
- Police identified the accused as 20-year-old Jaynan Tommy of Monchy, Gros Islet.
- He was charged with Possession of Cannabis and Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Supply.
- Bail was set at EC$1,000 cash or suitable surety.
What We Don’t Know
- Police have not stated where in Castries the stop occurred.
- The quantity of suspected cannabis has not been disclosed.
- A court date has not been released.
- Further information was not immediately available.
This is a developing story. Unitedpac St Lucia News will update this report as confirmed information becomes available.
