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581.   Power to break and enter in execution of warrant

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2022)

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581.   Power to break and enter in execution of warrant

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    (1)   A police officer authorised to execute any warrant may, for the purposes of executing it, either with or without assistance from any other person or persons, break open and enter any house, building, or enclosed place, if he or she cannot otherwise enter the house, building, or enclosed place

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    (2)   Before acting in accordance to subsection (1), the police officer must, as far as practicable, inform the occupier that he or she is in possession of a warrant, or that a warrant has been issued for his or her arrest or that of a person suspected to be on the premises.

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