On Sunday, December 10, 2023, about 7:15 PM, Officers attached to the Special Services Unit proceeded to Tapion beach, Castries, following observations made by them.
Their quick response led to the identification of a suspicious male, who was confronted by the officers and subjected to a search.
During the search, the officers discovered and seized one (1) .25 calibre pistol, along with three (3) rounds of .25 calibre ammunition.
The male, identified as thirty-one (31) year-old Errand Amedee of Barre Denis was arrested for the Possession of Firearm and Possession of Ammunition.
On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, Officers attached to the Criminal Investigation Department in Castries, Errand Amedee with Possession of Firearm and Possession of Ammunition.
He was escorted before the Magistrate’s Court in Castries, where bail was granted with the following conditions:
- Possession of Firearm: Twenty thousand dollars (XCD20000.00) cash, or suitable surety.
- Possession of Ammunition: Five thousand dollars (XCD5000.00) cash, or suitable surety.
SOURCE: Royal Saint Lucia Police Force
Well I guess Errand can’t go run any errands anymore 🤷🏾
In other words – the fool received a slap on the wrist and is back out to commit additional criminal activities which may or may not include ——-?????????????
To those who believe that the malvetayeees are looking for legal employment and if the minimum wage is increased they will not engage in illegal activity – think again.
Excellent work by the RSLPF!
The fellow may be bailed out, but his pockets are lighter and he has a day in court. Bordelais may well be in his future. But, that is for a jury and judge to decide.
A firearm off the streets and a reckless fellow feeling heat and a whole lot poorer. A good days work.
Did we ever had a minimum wage in st lucia , nah never . Hope one will be enacted for the first time early next year as we can not continue to workers working for wages as low as 3 EC dollars an hour, educated or not educated
There were two police vehicles involved in an accident, we have not heard much from this. Can someone comment plz.
Excellent work by police
I wonder what happens to the guns after they are seized from the criminals. I know the police are not destroying these weapons. So the question is are these weapons getting back on the streets?
@James I can think of several things that can be done with seized firearms.
First, I would ask, how is it that you “know” the seized firearms aren’t being destroyed?
That aside, they could be sold to licences and approved firearms owners, with funds going to the government. They could be rendered inoperable, but still be used as training aides for police. They could remain operational and still be used as training aides for police. They could be traced to a nation of origin and be passed to them for investigation as to how they were transported to St Lucia and aid in the prosecution of smugglers in those nations.
These are just a few possibilities and I assure you there are many more.