The RSLPF seized over 1,200 kg of cannabis resin and 585kg of cocaine in Saint Lucia between January and October. (Photo Credit: pexels MART PRODUCTION)
Law enforcement authorities in Saint Lucia have recorded substantial drug seizures between January and October 2025, with operations targeting cannabis cultivation and cocaine trafficking.
The figures, compiled through the police crime management system, reflect intensified efforts across key smuggling corridors.
According to an official report from the Royal Saint Lucian Police Force, “cocaine trafficking remains the most significant threat”, with more than half a metric ton intercepted in the first five months alone.
The report also notes that “the presence of synthetic drugs remains limited but requires continued vigilance, particularly at entry points”.
May registered a noticeable dip in interdiction activity across most categories, potentially signalling a temporary lull in trafficking or a shift in smuggling routes.
Photo Credit: pexels
Below is a breakdown of the substances seized:
Substance
Total Quantity Seized
Cannabis (kg)
105.653 kg
Cannabis Plants
8,345 plants
Cannabis Seedlings
30
Cannabis Resin (kg)
1,214.26 kg
Cocaine (kg)
585.227 kg
Crack (kg)
0.000 kg
Ecstasy (kg)
0.378 kg
Crystal Meth (kg)
1.045 kg
These figures emerge as crime reduction remains a contentious issue between the island’s two major political parties ahead of the next general election.
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