The GNF, The Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit of the Royal St. Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) is continuing its crackdown on the importation of drugs into the island.
The GNF Unit has formally charged Christian Hippolyte, a Customs Porter, for the offences of Importation of a Controlled Drug under Section 5(3) of the Drug Prevention and Misuse Act and Uttering a False Document under Section 263 of the Criminal Code of Saint Lucia.
The GNF says Hippolyte was charged following an extensive investigation led by the GNF but also included the Central Intelligence Unit into the importation of controlled drugs through the Vieux Fort Port. This operation is said to be part of a broader intelligence-driven effort aimed at dismantling narcotics trafficking networks exploiting legitimate shipping channels.
Christian Hippolyte appeared before the court on Monday, 14th October 2025, where he was granted bail in the sum of $15,000 cash $10,000 for the offence of importation, and $5,000 for uttering a false document.
The investigation remains open and ongoing, as law enforcement has not ruled out the possibility of additional arrests.
In recent months, the RSLPF through various collaborating law enforcement units, have made significant headway through extensive investigations which have resulted in arrests at both ports of entry.