In light of the alleged rape of two teenage girls at the Derek Walcott Square on Friday, Crime Chief Milton Desir has promised to take stern action and hunt down the alleged rapists.
The assistant Commissioner of Police, promised to to maximize the use of police resources in an attempt to apprehend the alleged perpetrators and have them face the full force of the law.
He told a news conference on Thursday that it is unacceptable for citizens and in particular young persons, to be preyed upon, while at beaches and other public places.
Desir said the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has taken steps to ensure the safety of citizens.
The senior police official informed the media that most of the samples that were sent abroad for forensic testing in connection with serious crimes committed here, have returned positive.
As such, most of the suspects are currently before the courts and other have been arrested.