‘Stew Pork’ charged for unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition

Two firearms have been seized following police operations in Dennery and Augier. The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) provided details on the successful operations in a statement today, April 15.

The first operation was conducted on April 13 in Over the Bridge, Dennery. It resulted in “the recovery of a .380 Ruger Pistol and seven rounds of ammunition,” the RSLPF stated, adding that the discovery was made after a Warrant to Search for Property was executed on a residence.

“Two individuals, Medley Prospere alias Stew pork and a female below the age of 18 years, were arrested on the premises. They were both charged for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition and escorted to the First District Court.”

The RSLPF indicated that on April 14, Prospere “answered guilty to the charges and was fined $8000.00 for Possession of Firearm and $5000.00 for Possession of Ammunition. The matter relating to the female was referred to the Department of Probation Services for further intervention.”

A second operation was conduced in Pomme, Augier on April 14, “where a search was executed upon the premises of a 37-year-old resident. A 9mm Taurus pistol was recovered with eleven rounds of ammunition contained in its magazine. The male was arrested and remains in police custody pending charging.”