The Royal St. Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has been making major headway into the importation of illicit drugs lately. The RSLPF, through its Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit, in collaboration with the Customs & Excise Department, says it will continue in its commitment to disrupt the illegal import of controlled substances into Saint Lucia.
On Friday, 8 August 2025, officers of the Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit, alongside Customs and Excise personnel, executed a joint operation at Shed 6, Port Castries, following intelligence regarding a suspicious inbound shipment.
During the operation, Alston Singh, a resident of Bonneterre, presently residing in Babonneau, presented himself to clear a barrel consigned in his name. Upon examination, five (5) tins labelled as “dried fruit” were discovered. Due to recent seizures of controlled drugs concealed in similar packaging, officers conducted a more thorough inspection.
One (1) tin was opened in the presence of law enforcement officials, revealing a quantity of compressed green plant material. A field test confirmed the substance to be cannabis. In total, officers recovered 2.58 kilograms of compressed marijuana, with an estimated street value of fifty-one thousand, six hundred (XCD $51,600) dollars.
As a result of this operation, Mr Singh was charged with the following offences:
Importation of Controlled Drugs – Section 5, Drug (Prevention of Misuse) Act of Saint Lucia. Possession with Intent to Supply – Drug (Prevention of Misuse) Act, Fraudulent Evasion – Section 116(2) (b), Customs Act, under provisions prescribed in Section 84(2) Schedule 3 – Part 2 Paragraph 5 and Goods Improperly Imported – Section 32(1) (b) (d) (f), Customs Act, under provisions prescribed in Section 84(2) Schedule 3 – Part 2 Paragraph 5.
On Wednesday, 13 August 2025, Singh appeared before the First District Court where he was granted bail in the sum of thirty thousand (XCD $30,000) dollars, cash or suitable surety. And other court conditions.
Investigations have revealed Alton Singh was also implicated in a December 5th, 2024 case involving the seizure of Marijuana by-products and MDMA (Ecstasy) concealed in a shipment at a courier facility in Castries. That matter remains under review in relation to the present investigations.