A significant drug interception at Port Castries on October 29, 2025, has led to the arrest of Kermisha Florent, a woman from La Croix, for possessing 5.38 kg of suspected cannabis. The illicit shipment, with an estimated street value of EC$161,000, was discovered during a routine inspection by law enforcement officers. Florent was apprehended on-site and later granted bail of $14,000 when she appeared before the First District Court on November 3, 2025. Her next court appearance is scheduled for December 9. According to police reports, Florent had arrived at the port to clear a shipment when officers inspected a box in her presence, uncovering six concealed packages of suspected cannabis. Inspector Shervon Mathieu, Head of the Gangs, Narcotics, and Firearms Unit, emphasized the critical role of such operations in combating the influx of drugs and weapons into Saint Lucia. ‘The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force remains steadfast in its commitment to public safety,’ he stated. ‘These targeted efforts are essential in reducing illegal firearms, intercepting narcotics, and holding suspects accountable in court.’ This bust is part of a broader initiative by law enforcement to disrupt organized crime and enhance border security through intelligence-led operations at the island’s ports.