SANDY GROUND:--- A routine patrol by local gendarmerie forces led to a significant arrest earlier this week, resulting in a three-year prison sentence for a known repeat offender.
On Wednesday, January 7, gendarmes conducted an operation at a known drug-dealing location in the Sandy Ground district. Upon spotting the approaching patrol, a suspect immediately attempted to flee. Officers pursued the individual on foot, quickly overtook him, and apprehended him.
Following the arrest, a search of the individual revealed he was in possession of narcotics and a sum of cash, confirming suspicions of active drug trafficking.
Authorities identified the man as a "multi-recidivist" from the sector, indicating a history of similar offenses. Due to his prior record and the nature of the crime, the justice system moved swiftly. He was presented before the court and sentenced to three years in prison, with an immediate committal order (mandat de dépôt) requiring his direct transfer to a correctional facility.
This operation underscores the gendarmerie's ongoing commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks and preserving public tranquility in the region. Law enforcement officials have stated they will continue their relentless efforts against the narcotics trade and related disturbances in local communities.