Eight more people arrested for breaching the COVID-19 restrictions in Lautoka

Eight more people were arrested this morning for allegedly breaching the COVID-19 restrictions in the Lautoka lockdown area.

Four fishermen from Ba were intercepted by a Coastal Patrol team in Nacilau waters this morning and were taken into custody.

Three men from Nalawa, Yasawa were also arrested along the Viseisei Beachfront returning from an island resort and were trying to get into Lautoka.

The last incident saw the arrest of a 31year old woman who entered the cordoned off area via sea from Nadi.

All reports of disobedience and attempts made to enter the lockdown areas will not be taken lightly and those who continue to breach the restrictions will face the full brunt of the law.

COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho