St Lucia police arrest six for breaking Covid-19 guidelines

Following the strict guidelines COVID-19 announced by Prime Minister of St Lucia Allen Chastanet, police officers attached to the City Police Department have made more arrests of individuals in Castries for not using masks.

Written by Monika Walker

Published 2020-10-23 03:29:40

Updated 2025-09-16 05:24:39

St Lucia: Following the strict guidelines COVID-19 announced by Prime Minister of St Lucia Allen Chastanet, police officers attached to the City Police Department have made more arrests of individuals in Castries for not using masks.

The offenders, six male individuals, have been accused for failing to take precautions to the COVID-19 Prevention and Control regulations. All six arrested were bailed out on their own recognizance and they are expected to present themselves before the court for further action.

The Castries Constituency Council proceeds to appeal to all staff members, vendors and members of the public traversing the city of Castries to abide by the COVID-19 Prevention and Control Regulations.

The City Police Department will continue to be on active patrol to ensure that all public health protocols are adhered to.

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