By S.Browne. Updated 11:36 a.m., Thursday, October 9, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Four drones were handed over to the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) by the Republic of China (Taiwan) to enhance search missions and crowd monitoring across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
The handover took place during Taiwan’s 114th Anniversary of Independence celebrations at the Methodist Church Hall on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The drones were officially presented by the Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Her Excellency Fiona Fan.
In an interview with the Agency for Public Information, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) with responsibility for Telecommunications, Olsen Rodney, explained the benefits of having the drones. “Lately, we are seeing a number of persons who are now being lost in places like La Soufrière, so this comes in at the right time. We can now send up the drone and do searches,” he said.
He added that the drones would also be used to monitor and control crowds at public events.
Rodney said the donation forms part of the CCTV Project based at the Questelles Police Station. “The CCTV operations are very productive and effective with over 700 requests for footage. Over 500 video clips were submitted to the RSVGPF, which led to several arrests and charges for different crimes – murder, accidents, wounding,” Rodney disclosed.
ASP Rodney extended gratitude to Ambassador Fan and the government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and expressed his desire for the relationship between both countries to grow stronger.
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This information was sourced from the Agency for Public Information.
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