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Castries man faces money laundering charge

12 February 2026
This content originally appeared on St. Lucia Times.

Months after officers pulled him over and uncovered cash, drugs and ammunition, Patrick Gibbon Mitchell has been charged with money laundering linked to the seized funds.According to the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), the charge stems from extended financial investigations initiated after a late-night traffic stop conducted by police in June 2024.