In a high-profile demonstration of cross-border judicial collaboration, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has confirmed that 26-year-old Jahvis Marlon Alfred, a resident of Wiltons Yard in Castries, was transferred into the custody of French authorities on Thursday, September 17, following his extradition from the Caribbean island nation to the French overseas territory of Martinique. Alfred voluntarily surrendered through the formal cross-border legal cooperation framework established between the two jurisdictions, officials confirmed.
Alfred had been a wanted man in Martinique for years, facing a slate of serious criminal charges that included armed robbery, participation in a criminal conspiracy, and multiple violations of firearms regulations. Back in November 2021, the Criminal Court of Martinique delivered a guilty verdict in his absence and handed down a 15-year prison sentence for his offenses.
Law enforcement agencies in Saint Lucia tracked and apprehended Alfred on local soil on February 7, 2026. Following his arrest, he was detained at the island’s Bordelais Correctional Facility under a provisional arrest warrant, where he remained through the duration of the extradition process until his transfer to French authorities this month.
In an official statement following the completion of the extradition, RSLPF leadership emphasized that this successful operation stands as a clear testament to the effectiveness of modern international law enforcement partnerships. Officials stressed that geographic borders do not serve as a shield for fugitives to escape accountability for crimes they have committed.
Addressing directly individuals who may be considering engaging in cross-border criminal activity, the RSLPF issued a stark warning: “To those contemplating criminal activity: Think carefully about the consequences of your actions. The reach of the law does not end at the border.”
The police force also used the occasion to reaffirm its long-standing commitment to deepening collaboration with regional and international law enforcement partners. RSLPF noted that these joint efforts are critical to supporting transnational criminal investigations, streamlining cross-border judicial processes, and upholding public safety for communities across jurisdictions.