Saint Lucia’s police chief has confirmed that law enforcement is preparing to seize assets from individuals suspected of acquiring property through illegal means.
“We have identified 10 targets this year,” Commissioner of Police Verne Garde said, signalling a stepped‑up effort to target the financial gains of criminal activity
“These people will be losing some of the property they achieved through nefarious activities. The targets are named already and we are getting the packages ready to manage them. So the wealth they enjoyed before 2026, they will not enjoy it.”
The commissioner indicated that this new push represents a strategic shift in how police intend to confront criminal networks, focusing not only on arrests but on dismantling the financial foundations that sustain unlawful operations.
According to Garde, authorities have been closely monitoring individuals suspected of illegal activity and are now ready to act. He explained that multiple state agencies have joined forces to carry out the initiative.
“We have been monitoring them. It is our intention at this point to go after their resources. So I have, through the intervention of the SIA, a serious investigations agency, and the FIA, Financial Intelligence Agency, and Customs, and about six other agencies… we’ve identified a few of them, and we intend to go after them with everything that we have,” he said.
The declaration builds on previous statements from the Commissioner, in which he pledged that the police force would “follow the money” in its efforts to curb criminality across the island.
Yall wrong for that
The commissioner is following the French’s play book but bear in mind that st lucia don’t have the social Security infrastructure of the French who contribute to the well being of it’s less fortunate citizens by monthly allowances, housing relief and free medical services. Our government is targeting finances obtained by allegedly illegal activities but they have no plans on how to tackle our alarmingly high unemployment rate, the inexistence of quality medical care amongst other critical portfolios.
Bet my last shilling none of the big sharks is on their list…oh boy!what’s new?
Wow, are you one of the criminals on the list?
The police are saying too much. Just collect your data quietly, seize the property and then hold a press conference. Too much talking gives the criminals a head start.
Bravo
Of course, you guys won’t post my comment. I guess it is still waiting in the pipeline!
Let’s try that again!!
To the RSLPF, you’re not fighting crime; you’re coaching it. I can’t wait to see how ‘prepared’ the next wave is now that you’ve given them the cheat codes.
Huge thanks to the RSLPF for providing free masterclasses to our local criminals. I’m sure the next generation of offenders appreciates the play-by-play on how to dodge your tactics. Some things are better left unsaid, but I guess you guys missed the memo on ‘operational security’ while you were busy chasing clout. Why keep your strategies a secret when you can just hand-deliver the blueprint to every aspiring criminal in the country?
Just saying 😌 🤷
Great news keep it up