Police Commissioner Crusita Descartes-Pelius has sent out a warning to criminals as the island continues to record high levels of gun violence which was emphasized this past weekend, after two individuals were murdered and 13 others wounded in a mass shooting incident.
Descartes-Pelius said the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) is developing and implementing new strategies to deal with the upsurge in violent crimes.
According to her, the RSLPF will do everything within its power to curb criminal behaviour.
“Despite significant strides by the members of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force we continue to observe increases in homicides, gun related activity and other serious offenses. The recent crime trends are extraordinarily complex and as such require a multifaceted approach.
No longer can we afford to turn a blind eye and pretend the occurrences around us do not concern us. It is time that we collectively stop harbouring criminal elements intent on destroying the very fabric of our nation. Crime is not just the business of the police it affects all of us,” Descartes-Pelius said.
Further, “to the individuals intent on wreaking havoc you will be weeded out; there is no room for you or your behaviour and the organization which I lead will succeed in putting a stop to your actions. Saint Lucia has no place other than incarceration for those who wish to operate with impunity. Together with the public and our partner agencies we will make it impossible for you to persist. We will do all in the ambit of the law to deal with the scourge of gun violence in our country.”
