CASTRIES, St Lucia — A 23-year-old man, Kimani Thomas, has been charged with possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition following a search at Etangs, Soufriere, on Sunday, May 10, 2026, according to police. Officers attached to the Soufriere Police Station reportedly seized a firearm with a magazine containing seven rounds of .22 ammunition during the search.
Thomas appeared before the Second District Court on Monday, May 11, 2026, where he was granted bail in the sum of $20,000 cash on each charge, police said. The circumstances that led officers to conduct the search have not been disclosed. In a separate matter, a firearm was seized at Hewanorra International Airport.
What We Know About The Soufriere Man Charged?
- Kimani Thomas, 23, was searched by officers attached to the Soufriere Police Station at Etangs, Soufriere, on Sunday, May 10, 2026, according to police.
- Officers reportedly seized a firearm with a magazine containing seven rounds of .22 ammunition during the search.
- Thomas was arrested and charged with possession of firearm and possession of ammunition, according to police.
- He appeared before the Second District Court on Monday, May 11, 2026, and was granted bail in the sum of $20,000 cash on each charge.
What We Don’t Know
- The circumstances that prompted the search have not been disclosed.
- It has not been confirmed whether the firearm is linked to any other investigation.
- Further details about the accused have not been released.
This is a developing story. Unitedpac St Lucia News will update this report as confirmed information becomes available.
