On Friday, July 26th, the officers of the Marine Unit demonstrated their prowess on the waves with a boat show on the Castries Harbour. The spectacle drew the attention of scores of passers-by and government officials.

A highlight of the show was the new jet skis handed to the Marine Unit by the government, which impressed former top cop, Milton Desir.

Desir disclosed that as Commissioner, he lobbied for increased training opportunities and resources for the Unit. 

“I personally had to fight back. As Commissioner I was able to reach higher authorities to speak to them in relation to the work that we do.  In fact the performance of the unit compared to the other Caribbean islands getting training and assistance, we were producing more than them. So I said it was unfair to us,” he said.

The Unit celebrated “Tiller Day” - 30 years since the British handed control over to the RSLPF on July 26th.

Police Commissioner Crusita Descartes-Pelius, a former officer of the Unit, explains that officers often risk their lives in service to Saint Lucia.

“What you just saw there is nothing compared to what they experience when they go out at sea, but it gives you an appreciation of what could happen,” the Commissioner remarked.

The Commissioner adds she is confident in the Unit’s ability to handle the waves no matter the oceanic conditions.

“So we just showed you that they have the right skill set to handle the vessels and the jet skis which we received recently.”

The Unit collaborates with other islands in the region in the fight against illegal activities.