A Dominican and a Venezuelan have been arrested by the St Lucia police following a drug bust in that island’s territorial waters.
The names of the men have not been released.
According to the police in St. Lucia, officers attached to the Marine Unit intercepted a vessel three nautical miles off Pigeon Island, Gros Islet, at about 2:25 pm on Wednesday.
The vessel, named Mari Posa, was boarded and searched and 75 kilos of cocaine were discovered in a hidden compartment.
The Dominican and Venezuelan, who were on board, were arrested and taken into custody for drug-related offences.
Charges are expected to be laid against them at a later date, the police said.
do you all really believe the world governments can’t stop drugs.well you all sleeping drugs is their best friend.they wipe out other things bigger than drugs but not drugs.drugs makes the paper spin the world,it will never stop.i don’t support drugs but the world leaders make it our problem,not us who have no control over world economics.governments control the water and say which drugs to pass and which drugs to hold.
Hello and good afternoon my people. First I want to say that I don’t care about the guy because he made his bed so he must sleep in it. How many times we have to read about those criminals engaging in this drug trade. Well his drugs didn’t make it to Dominica to poison our citizens and we don’t produce this drug in Dominica therefore we need an honest debate as to how our people have access to this drug. Cargo coming into Dominica from Venezuela must be properly inspected and scrutinized to curtail this type activity.
Who is going to inspect and scrutinize these drugs when they are coming in through the back door?
That “white powder” is a slave master. There is something about white stuff, it controls.
Birds of a feather in a Cell together. No flying there.
Dominica and Venezuela have much in common.
Yes, drug trafficking is one of the similarities, which they forgot to mention at the Forum!
i really find some Dominicans are way to low minded, it’s obvious if the lil salary we are getting can’t reach our needs we will do other wise.every last person has something doing on the side so they could meet their needs though it’s drugs,prostitution,open illegal buisnesses,faudry one way or the other we don’t respect the laws……..drugs isn’t a crime it’s a way of income, we Dominicans need to open our eyes cause the leaders of our country we keep placing crowns on their heads are big time drug dealers that’s why half of the drug dealers are protected.our country don’t have laws so i don’t see the force about drugs SMFH,people kill and walks out free or after limited jail once you kill you’re suppose to be sentenced to life but no they’re out after x amount of years IT’S ASHAME,you’re held with a gun or drugs you are penalized. WTF Dominicans need to wake the up
Proud Dominican I doubt you even made it to pre-school, otherwise you wouldn’t be posting such rubbish! Shame on you! So damn dunce!
The Big Fishes are insulated and given better tanks while the fools poor men and women shout labour and defending their leaders they building prisons and those same people saying is development that is.
We are of the same root
What they need to open is to a centre especially for these people when they are caught with the drugs feed them with it and let them feel what they are doing to the young people out there.
When our leaders are building and other expressive houses that is not supported by the mediocre salary they are getting, where do you think the money is coming from.
why do you people sit back and make statements that you have no proof off. if you know that there is a leader benifiting from drug money is it not your responsibility as a Citizen to report them seeing you have proof. i dont support drug dealing and crime i belive those involved in such should be sentenced to at least 25 to life . but we must be careful not to accuse people falsly. the bank gives loans to persons that qualify and so the ones you are accusing may have taken a loan to build his or her home .so chose wisely your words when you chose to comment.
There you go wrong. Reporting will never help. These men trample on the constitution.
hey japs do u live in D/a or u are those who’s ears a stuffed when need or will turn a blind eye to crime when is done by well dress men WE KNOW WHO?
I wonder if this same venezuelan is linked to his fellow countrymen that Dominican Police arrested for drugs but were treated like kings instead of criminals.
These guys are linked to top officials and I hope the St.Lucian Gov’t show the Dominican Gov’t how to treat drug dealers regardless of where they are from.
…the cokes(drug) will be defeated only when the ganja(medicine) is freed up
…an undeniable fact.. 
What the hell does legalizing ganja have to do with controling the flow of cocaine into Dominica? Are you daft? The result will only be a buffet table of your prefered drug.
All of allu dere just runing allu mouth …..what allu think is drugs young man want to sell…..look at me i was workin with one of d.a biggest company’s and they close down ……ive been lookin for work since no one is lookin 2 hire….i have my child rent to pay bill to pay…..what is a young man to do……sorry to sy drugs seem lik d only way out dem ti,e dere wen u have hungry mouths to feed
Why cant u farm on some plot of land and grow tomatoes, carrots, cabbages lettuices, cucumbers and the list goes on
When will they ever learn? They should know that, in this era, governments and police authorities have escalated their surveillance of illegal drug activities. Yet they take chances and on their good name and freedom.
They give Dominica and especially the law-abiding nationals a bad name and one of distrust. This is why Dominicans will be scrutinized and their luggage searched whenever they travel out of the country.
Blame it on them who are weak of spirit and who allowed themselves to be enticed to commit this crime for payment, thinking they will not be caught and get rich.
Crime does not pay! In the end, somehow they will be caught. If the earthly Law does not catch them, let it be known that God already caught them. They will not escape. He does not encourage and condone lawlessness and illegal activities. No matter what the circumstances of life, they are obligated to obey the Law. They will pay for and bear the consequences of their actions.
Some of them drug dealers still go to the red clinic for cover-up. Skarecrow diplomacy.
NO excuse, no sympathy, no reason for a second chance. If guilty, go straight to jail.
I’m sick and disgust with those who peddle that stuff that’s now destroying our youths. Hope that lessons taught are lessons learnt by those who intend to follow. YOU FOLLOW?
This rooted much deeper in our country than we think.It is not just the guys caught on the streets and the high seas trafficking.We ought to look further,think of those sitting in our top positions which may call white color jobs,these are power brokers behind this problem.Therefore unless these big boys are being brought down the tree will continue to spread it roots in our society.
here we go again. when the big guys get caught we say there are being framed or they did not know or some lame excuse,shut it, stupes
The big guys do not get caught. The ones making the money own millions – they pay others to do their dirty work, you won’t find them in a little boat with drugs.
People never learn,this thing will always get you in trouble.All you do is kill the young generation.
what do we expect? majority of young people out of high school even college have nothing to do no job,little to no income. we all have to survive, we all have to eat one way or another. I’m not saying that selling drugs is the right way to go but it’s obvious it’s the most likely and easiest way to go. that just my opinion.
It would be interesting to hear the opinion of those who give the comment a thumbs down. Are they suggesting that there are jobs for everyone? Or is it that people should stay hungry if they don’t have? Because it’s the same the world over, poverty breeds crime and even if you don’t agree with it ignoring it is not doing anything to help.
Skerrit stop the drug trade u getting paid from my vat Money
and giving mediocre results I will fire u!
We are of the same root.
Are you a child/teenager or an adult? Some of you have the nerve to access this Website and make such foolish and disparaging comments. It is obvious that you who lack patriotism uphold lawlessness. You never have anything good, kind, educational and encouraging to state that others could enjoy reading and emulate, the latter, especially where children/youths are also concerned. You are no hero and by far.
You who have depicted that you are not on the side of the Law, are not a Law-abiding national and not encouraging it, should be investigated and jailed for your comment. You must be one of them. This is why, with types as you and your comment, crimes will not be eradicated in Dominica. Otherwise you would not have made that comment or used this name.
Those who are worthy of being jailed are the ones who accuse others of corruptness. You are a disgrace, by no means different and are encouraging antagonism in the land and among nationals. You should be ashamed of yourself. Live a godly, loving life and you will be happy, able to generate same to others with peace and harmony.
Our patient God will take care of you and your words as imbedded in your heart and soul, in time, sooner than you expect.
The Venezuelan Embassy held a forum on Monday under the theme “We Are Of The Same Root” with the purpose of informing the audience on the things that Venezuelans and Dominicans have in common…
EXCUSE… do you really think that he should be jailed. you seem to be an intellect of some sort and you should know better that freedom is one of the few things that we still own and you n your party cannot take from us even thought in recent times i have see desperate moves to take it from us. but let it be known that we wont give it up the easily. i will cry revolution an d the people WILL follow.
hipocrits alone that dominica…even if somone sells drugs to servive and feed there self and family..the person didnt steal your thing or anybody’s own, the person didnt kill any one,and the person didnt rape anyone..its just basicaly selling somthing to make ur ends meet…i think if we had a better option to make money with no education we would not be selling drugs.
is godly people like you dat dealing drugs.your life sweet so you running your smart mouth.2013 that dere not 1950 survival of the strong that counts no matter what.i don’t like drugs but what do you expect when low paying jobs can’t meet your needs.everything have vat now.you think is always the people fault they are broke.look around good and think again next time you type or cut your fingers out hard times most of us are facing.even educated men deal drugs for more money and they have a big salary money first god after.
The same root, my foot. Venezuela had laws in place till 1966 banning immigration of black people. You think that was because they have black roots? You think they did not have slavery? Where do you think the forebears of that ambassador came from? Now they are shouting for compensation but not mentioning countries like Spain or Portugal. Hypocrites!
“We are of the same root”According to the Venezuelan Embassy.Now Dominicans are getting arrested with Venezuelans.i guess they were not kidding,they know what they talking about
Your mind is corrupt and unable to grasp sensible words and statements. Too often many of you misinterpret words to suit your warped mentality thereby putting words and their meanings where they do not belong and insulting the originators of those statements.
When will you learn to comprehend sensible statements and have respect for those who make them? Those words were never meant to be, never to be used and compared with those who live lawlessly, who conduct illegal activities as trafficking in these drugs.
I have previously stated you should change your name. You have a godly name or gave yourself this name which, based on your words, you do not deserve.
oh hush. can’t you recognise satire?
Why are you so defensive ‘Justice and Truth’?….Are you too benefiting form the drug trade?
The papa well comfortable at his home. The life of drugs is Money Prison Death so I hope all who are involve enjoy it all.
Money is not all. It could be the root of all evils, leading souls to Satan’s Hell, his cauldron of everlasting fires where they will burn and burn forever.
Those who traffic in it will never learn that they are primarily those who will be caught, imprisoned and have a criminal record for life. God is taking note of the primary perpetrators who encourage them and who financially benefit more from their actions. They risk the lives of their vulnerable and foolish victims. Their day is coming. For some who predeceased us, it has already come. Gone to their eternal judgment where there is wailing and gnashing of teeth.
Almost every day we hear about Dominicans and drugs; that it seems 40% of Dominicans are in the drug business.
Why can’t Charlo, Petter and skerrit hire some bus drivers($10,000 ea) over the country along with some snippers and citizens to go to every nook and cranny to hunt down these hard drug traders. Work on that guys. Send out letters. We need a good Dominica. Petter, how could you sit cooly there when you know many of the young people including the sstoodents are wasting away.
The stoodents have fathers that smoking with them, asking them for wrappers and sharing the spliff. Charity begins at home. Petter boys dont smoke. So take care of your son
You does make sense? Why don’t you go in your community and speak to these individuals who are wasting away and try to show them a better way. People always quick to blame Government when the problem lies within us as people. We cannot come together as a community and help each other, WDMA Skerrit going and do? Stupppesss.
Do you have any common sense? Do you know the Law? People have rights to their privacy. The government cannot simply go into their homes, without a reason and without a warrant. Furthermore, have you not read on DNO that the police have caught some of them even while patrolling? The government and the police cannot be everywhere. This is why there are citizens/ nationals as you to assist them in whatever manner. You have an obligation to fulfill.
When last you prayed for the government, your country, nationals, criminals and a decrease of criminal activities including yourself and your family? Try it sometime and soon enough. Prayers will help.
I’m sick and tired of Dominicans who like to blame the government for the inability of parents to instill proper values in their children or the neglect of parents to raise their children with respect, and integrity.
How can you expect the Government to raise people’s children? The ministers have their own children to raise, or some of them have raised their children and did a very good job at it.
So stop condemning the govt for the mistakes of parents … or for your mistakes and go take care of your families!
Our borders are open to all to enter. This is why many non nationals can enter into our beloved St.Lucia and believe they can operate above our laws and get away with it.
I do hope our immigration department begin profiling and scrutinize further those entering SLU and ensure their movements are monitored.
This occurs in every country throughout the world and democratic ones at that. Criminals have no respect and no morals. It is like they have no boundaries where to conduct their illegal activities. When caught, the Law should deal with them appropriately and harshly. Only then they may learn a good lesson and for life. Only then will illegal drug activities cease.
Lol, like St Lucia doesn’t have it’s own share of criminals who do exactly the same !! They are all in the same game, it’s a global affair.
Mr pm all leaders bfore did not do a great job please stop spending monies. On stuff that is not necessary.go to each villages on dominica find out therw problems give your mins the finanance to heal .not when eletion coming to come and blind the nation .make history. Past leaders did not do you know you got alot off chances to and continue where u have left dont have people crying ud down when we are in there country dominca poor it hurting but alot of us sometime the grass is greener on d orher side
This PM Called a Man “My Friend” who was shot according to the Antigua Police “execution style”He was found with another in a room with alot of cocaine.This PM attended that man’s funeral.on the way to the Funeral the PM’s security that goes ahead of Him had an accident and wrote off one of the Vehicles in His security detail and sometime later He was in Parliament getting funds to replace that Vehicle to the tune of over 150 thousand or so.
Senseless comment which has no bearing on this article. It should have been prohibited.
So what is your point? Are they who got shot and were murdered at fault? Innocent victims could have been murdered. They probably could have been in the wrong place and at the wrong time. If it happens to you, in your family, you will experience it. Cease speculating and judge not that you may not be judged accordingly. One day those who judge without knowing the facts will pay for it. 
Some people, the critics as you are of the opinion that you always have the correct answers and can rectify everything.
For this you will be punished.
Well, let me inform you. Some of us do know that Dominicans of today, especially the poor are in a better position than their ancestors. The progress which has been made in Dominica is none to be compared with, let us say in comparison to 25 years ago. Learn to appreciate what you have and what you get for the betterment of Dominica.
Cease being ungrateful. God detests those who lack appreciation and gratitude. You are the ones who place a curse on Dominica and assume there is no progress.
Open your eyes, heart and mind to all what Dominican residents enjoy today which they never previously enjoyed and never hoped to enjoy. In fact, then, they did not give it a thought. They were satisfied with what they had and lived a happy and peaceful life with few crimes. Injuries with weapons were few and not as bad as today. Murders were practically non-existent in those days.
Some of you have too much today which is why you act so unlovingly, selfishly and unbecomingly as you depict on this Website for all to read. It is sad that you fail to observe and know better which is the type of mind you have conditioned yourself to possess.
A survey done and dominica is. the most poorest in the world
Dominicans are lazy. How comes the haitian making it here. When we go Antigua we doing the same thing we will not do in Da. Raking grass, washing dishes and seliing in stores. Why cant we do this here.
To make a long story short….The Haitians are not making it here, they are all vomplaining.
Why don’t you stay in Haiti?
What survey is this? Dominica is not the poorest country in the world! While Dominica is not one of the richest it is most certainly NOT the poorest. Please check your facts before you make these statements.
Is that the same survey you did in your kitchen?
What survey was that? Reveal the source, so I could read it myself. It’s persons like you who go around tarnishing Dominica’s reputation/image.
What has this got to do with it and with this article? Stick to the article and comment accordingly.
Dominica is an upper middle income country. Check your facts.
Daughter of Dominica.
Hello and good afternoon. Well can you please tell us your source so we can check it. I am sure its not from the IMF, WTO or the United Nation. Also didn’t you see the report that was released last week about different Caribbean Countries individual earnings .
your english and your survey……….c..p
No it’s not. Stop being stupid.
well sah man cant even make a extra dalla fu raise up they revenue oh gad pupa gad.
Let’s see who’s going to blame the PM.
GOOD JOB. KEEP THEM LOCKED UP FOR A WHILE.
SOME people will NEVER LEARN.
hee heee same old same old
way papa. 75 kilos, that is nuff jail time
“You never too old to learn.” Except if you are a DRUG DEALER.
these idiots just dont get it,messing our kids up with this white powder,why dont you guys drown @ sea.get some work do do honestly.
You think this will help us get free movement in the OECS, leave alone in Caricom? Guys, you are spoiling things for all of us.