Taxi driver arrested for disobedience of lawful order

A taxi driver from Tuvu, Lautoka was arrested this morning for another case of alleged disobedience of lawful order.

The suspect is alleged to have used his taxi to transport a senior executive of a University based in Lautoka to the Nadi Airport on the 21st of March through the Kings Road.

Investigations are continuing in relation to this latest incident.

Meanwhile two businessmen were charged for operating their businesses in the Lautoka area yesterday despite being told to shut down as they were not categorized as essential services.

The two a 41 year old and a 26 year old were allegedly operating a grog and DVD shop which were in breach of the lockdown conditions.

They will be produced at the Lautoka Magistrates Court this afternoon.

COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho