 Police officers attached to the Grozile police station have formally arrested and charged a female in relation to alleged breaches of the COVID-19 protocols. About 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Pigeon Island, Grozile, a female non-national was approached by peace officers COVID wardens after they observed that she was not adhering to the mask-wearing requirement in a public place. The officers reported that she was cautioned to do so but refused, proceeding to her explicives at them. She was taken into custody for refusal to adhere to the enacted laws. The female in question has been identified as Johanna Kovolstow, a 30-year-old national of Finland, residing in Grozile's inclusion. She has been charged with the offences of swearing or using abusive or indecent language in public place, contrary to Section 508 of the Criminal Code, Chapter 3.01 of the revised laws of St. Lucia, 2013, and failing to wear a mask or suitable covering over the nose or mouth in public, contrary to Section 21A1 of COVID-19 Prevention and Control Act No. 9 of 2020. She is currently in police custody awaiting a bill herring. The Royal St. Lucia Police Force wishes to continue to encourage persons to adhere to the regulations as it continues to fight against COVID-19. The RSLPF remains resolute in its commitment to creating a safer environment for all people in St. Lucia.