Port Castries drug and gun bust leads to arrest of Glen Stephens, a British national
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia (May 22, 2025) — A British national has been charged in connection with a major Port Castries drug and gun bust after Saint Lucian authorities intercepted a transnational shipment containing illicit substances and firearm parts.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, in a coordinated operation with the Gangs, Narcotics, and Firearms Unit and the Customs and Excise Department, responded to a report of a suspicious container at Port Castries on Wednesday, April 30. Upon inspection, officers discovered concealed packages of cannabis resin, cannabis-infused products, firearm components, and related paraphernalia hidden within a vehicle shipped from England.
According to law enforcement, the joint operation marked a significant disruption to an international trafficking route that sought to exploit Saint Lucia’s port infrastructure to move prohibited items.
Initial investigations led to the detention of two individuals. However, Glen Stephens, a 47-year-old British citizen, was later identified as the principal suspect and formally arrested on Thursday, May 15.
Glen Stephens has been charged with the following six offenses:
- Importation of a controlled drug
- Possession of a controlled drug
- Possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply
- Importation of firearm components without authorization
- Possession of prohibited weapon parts
- Possession of firearm-related paraphernalia
He appeared before the First District Court on the same day for a bail hearing. The court granted bail in the sum of EC$22,000 to be paid in cash or secured with a suitable surety. Additional court-imposed conditions were applied, though details were not disclosed publicly.
The Customs and Excise Department reported that the container raised red flags during routine scanning. A deeper inspection revealed the contraband concealed within the vehicle’s interior.
“This was a targeted, intelligence-driven operation,” said a senior officer attached to the Gangs, Narcotics, and Firearms Unit. “We continue to strengthen cross-border cooperation with international agencies to combat organized smuggling operations.”
The bust has reignited calls for tighter security protocols at Saint Lucia’s primary commercial port. Authorities say Port Castries remains a high-risk node for narcotics and firearm trafficking, particularly via containerized cargo and imported vehicles.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force confirmed that investigations are ongoing, with international collaboration underway to identify possible co-conspirators abroad. UK law enforcement agencies are reportedly assisting in tracing the origin of the shipment and its intended recipients within Saint Lucia or elsewhere in the region.
This seizure follows similar interdictions, including the recent arrest of two Vincentian nationals involved in an alleged drug trafficking operation in Saint Lucia’s north. That incident, previously reported by Unitedpac St Lucia News, also highlighted the island’s growing role as a transshipment point for narcotics.
Stephens is expected to reappear in court for further proceedings in the coming weeks as the case unfolds.
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