Police Seize Over Half Ton of Cocaine in 2025 Crackdown

Law enforcement agencies in Saint Lucia have reported significant drug seizures from January to October 2025, focusing on cannabis cultivation and cocaine trafficking. Data from the police crime management system highlights heightened efforts along major smuggling routes. The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force’s official report underscores cocaine trafficking as the most pressing threat, with over half a metric ton intercepted in the first five months. While synthetic drugs remain less prevalent, authorities emphasize the need for vigilance at entry points. May saw a notable decline in interdiction activity, possibly indicating a temporary lull or a shift in smuggling strategies. The breakdown of seized substances includes 105.653 kg of cannabis, 8,345 cannabis plants, 30 seedlings, 1,214.26 kg of cannabis resin, 585.227 kg of cocaine, 0.378 kg of ecstasy, and 1.045 kg of crystal meth. These developments occur as crime reduction becomes a hot-button issue between the island’s leading political parties ahead of the upcoming general election.