Acting Police Chief Lincoln Corbette has announced a significant breakthrough in Dominica’s fight against crime, as a citizen voluntarily surrendered nine firearms to Sergeant Yankey of the St Joseph police station. The collection included rifles, pistols, revolvers, and 216 rounds of ammunition. Corbette praised Sergeant Yankey for his meticulous and professional handling of the situation. In addition to this, Corbette revealed the largest drug seizure in Dominica’s history, with 1,730 kilograms of cocaine confiscated, valued at approximately EC$46.764 million. This surpasses the previous record set in the early 1980s. The seizure was part of ‘Operation Clean Street,’ a joint initiative by the Regional Security System (RSS) and the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF), launched in late September 2025 to combat illegal firearms, narcotics, and violent crime. Corbette emphasized the importance of keeping such dangerous substances out of criminal hands. The operation also led to 24 arrests, including 19 males and five females, and the confiscation of significant amounts of cash and additional firearms. Corbette commended the officers involved for their dedication to public safety.
A cache of firearms has been surrendered to police by a civilian, reports Ag Police Chief
