A customs porter has been formally charged in connection with the alleged importation of controlled drugs through the Vieux Fort Port in Saint Lucia. Christian Hippolyte faces charges under Section 5(3) of the Drug Prevention and Misuse Act for drug importation and Section 263 of the Criminal Code for uttering a false document. The charges stem from an extensive investigation conducted by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force’s Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit (GNF) and the Central Intelligence Unit (CIU). This operation is part of a larger intelligence-driven effort to dismantle narcotics trafficking networks exploiting legitimate shipping channels. Hippolyte appeared in court on October 14 and was granted bail totaling $15,000—$10,000 for the drug importation charge and $5,000 for the false document offense. Law enforcement officials emphasized that the investigation is ongoing, with the potential for further arrests as inquiries progress.