ANSE LA RAYE, St Lucia — A joint police operation in Anse La Raye on Tuesday, May 12, resulted in the arrest of a wanted man, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has confirmed. Officers from the Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit and the Central Intelligence Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the community and apprehended Shaquan Hippolyte, also known as “Boyo.”
Hippolyte was wanted on two warrants of arrest dated July 27, 2025, for the alleged offences of Using a Firearm with Intent and Aiding and Abetting Robbery, said to have been committed in Soufriere, a district where a separate firearms case came before the courts earlier this week. He remains in lawful custody pending further investigations and formal charges, police confirmed.
What We Know About The Anse La Raye Arrest
- The Anse La Raye arrest took place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, according to the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force.
- Officers from the Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit and the Central Intelligence Unit carried out the operation.
- A warrant to search premises was executed at a residence in Anse La Raye.
- Shaquan Hippolyte, alias “Boyo,” was apprehended at that location.
- Hippolyte was wanted on two warrants of arrest dated July 27, 2025.
- The alleged offences are Using a Firearm with Intent and Aiding and Abetting Robbery, said to have been committed in Soufriere.
- Hippolyte remains in lawful custody, police confirmed.
What We Don’t Know
- Formal charges have not yet been confirmed.
- A court date has not been announced.
- Further details of the alleged offences have not been released by authorities.
This is a developing story. Unitedpac St Lucia News will update this report as confirmed information becomes available.
