![CUT IT OUT [25TH AUGUST 2026] - The sale and possession of switch knives and other potentially dangerous weapons in Saint Lucia are facing increased scrutiny, as questions emerge over when police can lawfully intervene and seize such items. The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force says its authority extends beyond switch knives, allowing officers to confiscate any item they reasonably believe may pose a threat to an individual or public safety. Kishana Smith has this report.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
POLICE CLARIFY AUTHORITY TO CONFISCATE SWITCH KNIVES AND OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPONS
CUT IT OUT [25TH AUGUST 2026] – The sale and possession of switch knives and other potentially dangerous weapons in Saint Lucia are facing increased scrutiny, as questions emerge over when police can lawfully intervene and seize such items. The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force says its authority extends beyond switch knives, allowing officers to confiscate any item they reasonably believe may pose a threat to an individual or public safety. Kishana Smith has this report.
