In a significant crackdown on illegal drug activities, four employees of the Saint Lucia Air and Seaports Authority (SLASPA) have been apprehended following a drug bust at the Castries Port. The arrests were made as part of an intelligence-driven operation executed by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) on October 18. During the operation, law enforcement officers intercepted a vehicle operated by a SLASPA employee. Upon inspection, they discovered a barrel that had not yet been processed for Customs examination. A thorough search of the container revealed substantial quantities of controlled substances, including cannabis and MDMA, also known as ecstasy. The driver of the vehicle was immediately taken into custody. Subsequently, three more individuals, believed to be involved in the incident, were arrested. The RSLPF has confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, and formal charges are anticipated to be filed later this week.