American Woman & Local Charged After Suspected Firearm Parts Discovered At HIA
A 52-year-old American woman is among two individuals now facing multiple firearm-related charges after suspected firearm component parts were intercepted at Hewanorra International Airport, triggering an extensive investigation by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force’s Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit (GNFU). Police said Shelly Ann Paul, a United States national, allegedly arrived in Saint Lucia […] The post American Woman & Local Charged After Suspected Firearm Parts Discovered At HIA appeared first on Saint Lucia Daily Post.
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A 52-year-old American woman is among two individuals now facing multiple firearm-related charges after suspected firearm component parts were intercepted at Hewanorra International Airport, triggering an extensive investigation by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force’s Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit (GNFU).
Police said Shelly Ann Paul, a United States national, allegedly arrived in Saint Lucia on Tuesday, May 5 aboard a flight from Atlanta with two firearm magazines concealed inside her luggage.
According to investigators, the discovery was made by officers from the Customs and Excise Department, who alerted the GNFU South shortly after the items were intercepted at the airport.
The investigation quickly expanded beyond the airport compound and led officers to the Vieux Fort Free Zone, where they intercepted a vehicle occupied by 51-year-old Lenny Hyacinth Noelien.
During a subsequent search, officers reportedly recovered a pistol for which Noelien produced a valid firearm licence. However, investigators later conducted additional operations at properties in Beausejour and Cap Estate, where police said they discovered a revolver and multiple firearm component parts allegedly exceeding those authorised under Noelien’s licence.
By Thursday, both individuals had been formally charged.
Paul faces charges including possession and importation of firearm component parts, possession of a firearm, and possession of ammunition.
Noelien, meanwhile, was charged with three counts of possession of firearm component parts, importation of firearm component parts, aiding and abetting, possession of a firearm, and possession of ammunition.
Both accused appeared before the Second District Court on Friday for bail hearings.
Paul was granted bail in the sum of EC$47,000 cash or suitable land documents, while Noelien was granted bail totaling EC$65,000 cash or suitable land documents.
As part of their bail conditions, both individuals were ordered to surrender their travel documents, remain under travel restrictions, and report weekly to the Gros Islet Police Station.
The matters have been adjourned to June 3 and June 9, 2026, in the First and Second District Courts
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