Police are investigating the discovery of a decomposing body in Vieux Fort, while separately reporting a series of major anti-drug operations that have resulted in significant seizures and arrests across the south of the island.
Superintendent in charge of the Southern Division, Stephen Victorin, said police received a report on Monday, 12 January 2026, at about 9.00 a.m. regarding the discovery of a body at Beanefield, Vieux Fort.
“On Monday, 12th January 2026, about 9:00 a.m., the Vieux Fort Police Station received the call of the discovery of a decomposing body at Beanefield, Vieux Fort, within the vicinity of the old landing strip, commonly referred to as the Kakabef,” Victorin explained.
He stated that officers were immediately dispatched to the scene, where they discovered the lifeless body of a male. “Police investigators were dispatched to the scene to discover the lifeless body of a male at the scene,” he said.
The deceased was later identified as Nobert Crick, a 66-year-old of Docamel, La Resource. According to Victorin, “Nobert Crick was a charcoal producer who operated from that area at Beanefield.”
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death are ongoing.
In a separate development, Inspector Shervon Mathieu, Head of the Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit, reported on a major maritime drug interdiction involving multiple law enforcement units.
“The operation was coordinated by officers attached to the Gangs, Narcotics and Farms Unit, the Central Intelligence Unit, the Marine Unit and the Special Services Unit,” Mathieu said.
He explained that acting on credible intelligence, officers intercepted a foreign vessel suspected of being involved in the illegal importation of controlled drugs into Saint Lucia. “During the operation, the vessel was pursued and eventually intercepted,” he noted.
Mathieu disclosed that two occupants fled the scene on foot and managed to evade capture. “Their identities remain unknown at this time,” he added.
A search of the vessel led to the recovery of a substantial quantity of suspected drugs.
“The recovered compressed green plant material, believed to be cannabis, weighed approximately 850.42 kg with an estimated trade value of $3.4 million USD,” Mathieu said.
He confirmed that the vessel and scene were processed according to forensic procedures and that investigations are continuing to determine the origin and intended destination of the drugs.
Another operation uncovered suspected controlled drugs concealed within a package following the identification of irregularities during routine inspection procedures. Authorities reported that approximately six kilograms of suspected cannabis resin were discovered, with an estimated trade value of EC $208,000.
“This successful operation highlights the continued collaboration between law enforcement agencies disrupting the illegal importation of controlled substances into Saint Lucia,” police stated, adding that investigations remain ongoing.
Meanwhile, police also reported arrests following a search of a residence at Black Bay, Vieux Fort, occupied by Leroy Willie, also known as Butch. Officers recovered approximately 23.2 kilograms of plant material suspected to be cannabis, with an estimated trade value of $10,440, along with $765 in cash suspected to be proceeds of drug-related activities.
Additionally, six cannabis plantations were discovered in the surrounding area, resulting in the seizure and destruction of 1,336 cannabis plants.
As a result, Leroy Willie was arrested and charged with possession of controlled drugs with cannabis, possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply cannabis, and cultivation of a controlled plant.
Further investigations led to the arrest of Glenroy Willie, aged 44, of Labrie, another occupant of the same residence, who was charged with similar drug-related offences.
Both men are expected to be taken before a magistrate on Tuesday, 14 January 2026.
Police have reiterated that they remain committed to disrupting the illegal drug trade and ensuring the safety and security of all citizens, as investigations continue in all matters.