* Not the actual cocaine seized by the police.
PRESS RELEASE - On Wednesday, May 16, 2015 a police operation was conducted on the Odsan/Bexon Highway.
As a result of the operation, the police intercepted a minibus driven by a Saint Lucian national.
A search conducted on the said vehicle revealed seventeen blocks of a whitish substance suspected to be cocaine. The Saint Lucian national and a French national were arrested and taken into police custody.
On Monday, May 18, 2015 police proffered charges of Possession of Controlled Drug and Intent to Supply Controlled Drug against 32 year old, Kevin Albert of Marigot, Castries and 45 year old, Gerard Chaver-Moutou of Vaulcin, Martinique.
The men are scheduled to make an appearance before the First District Court on Tuesday, May 19, 2015.
The cocaine has an estimated street value of EC$500,000.00.