Breach of COVID-19 restrictions

Fifty three people were arrested for breaching Health and Curfew related restrictions in the last 24 hours.

Southern Division recorded the highest with 21 arrests, Western recorded 18, Eastern recorded 12 while Central recorded 2 arrests.

Social Gathering and Alcohol continues to be contributing factor.

In the Eastern Division, 12 people were arrested for social gathering where nine youths were found drinking home brew at Vuci in Nausori and three farmers were arrested for drinking alcohol at Nacobo Village in Ovalau.

In the Southern Division ten people were arrested for social gathering where 6 were found drinking near the Sakoca Creek and 4 were drinking home brew at the Wailoku Bridge.

Three were found drunk and fighting during curfew hours along Kanace Road in Valelevu.

6 were arrested for loitering during curfew hours and two were arrested for driving around with an invalid pass along Ratu Dovi Road.

In the West, ten people were arrested for having a meeting at Natalau Village in Sabeto while five people were arrested for being drunk and loitering around Lautoka area.

A farmer was arrested for loitering at a Car park in Rakiraki Town during curfew hours while two farmers were arrested for drinking alcohol at Mataso Village in Rakiraki.

A taxi driver was arrested last night in the Central Division for driving around during curfew hours without a valid pass while a security officer was found walking along Rodwell Road.

Police will continue to enforce health restrictions in place and we need everyone’s understanding in complying to the health measures as it can and will help keep your family safe.

Rusiate Tudravu

ACTING COMMISSIONER OF POLICE