On Tuesday, March 26, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a police operation led by the Gang, Narcotics, and Firearms Unit, in collaboration with the Special Operations Team and Special Services Unit North, resulted in a significant seizure of illegal firearms, ammunition, and narcotics at a residence in Bois Patat, Castries.
During the operation, officers recovered:
• Three firearms, including a Glock 25 pistol, a 9mm pistol, and a prohibited Submachine Gun
• 196 rounds of various ammunition
• 1,071 grams of cannabis
As a result of the operation, 21-year-old Ashley Nelson and a 15-year-old female, both of Bois Patat, were formally charged with 12 counts each, including:
• Two counts of possession of a firearm
• One count of possession of a prohibited weapon
• Two counts of possession of component parts of a firearm
• Three counts of possession of ammunition
• One count of possession of cannabis
• One count of possession of cannabis with intent to supply
Court Proceedings
On Thursday, March 27, 2025, the 15-year-old female of Forgotten Boundary, appeared before a magistrate and was remanded into custody until Thursday, April 3, 2025, on firearm-related charges.
On Friday, March 28, 2025, Ashley Nelson also appeared before a magistrate and was remanded to the Bordelais Correctional Facility until April 29, 2025.
In a decisive effort to combat criminal activities and enhance public safety, law enforcement agencies conducted a series of coordinated joint operations across the island on March 26-27, 2025.
These operations were spearheaded by the Gang, Narcotics, and Firearms Unit (North and South), Special Operations Team, Tactical Response Team (South), Financial Intelligence Agency, and Central Intelligence Unit. The focus was on executing search and arrest warrants targeting individuals involved in drug and firearm-related offenses.
Southern Division – March 26, 2025
Operations conducted in Belle Vue, Vieux Fort resulted in the execution of two search warrants, leading to the seizure of:
• 450 grams of cured cannabis
• 325 cannabis plants
Two individuals, Mickael Sealys and Michel Sealys, were taken into custody. Both were formally charged and later granted bail.
Northern Division – March 27, 2025
A joint operation by the Gang, Narcotics, and Firearms Unit and Special Operations Team targeted locations in Sarrot, Bexon, and Corinth, leading to the apprehension of the following individuals:
• Ruben Cox (Sarrot): Arrested for possession and intent to supply controlled drugs.
• Henson Anthony (Bexon): Taken into custody for failing to pay a $15,000 fine related to a 2023 firearm offense.
• Benjamin Honora (Reduit): Apprehended for non-payment of a $50,000 fine stemming from a 2020 firearm conviction.
All recovered evidence remains securely in police custody.