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12th June

Six people will be produced in Court today for allegedly breaching curfew restrictions.

The four arrests made in the Western Division were recorded in Ba, Rakiraki and Lautoka.

The two cases reported at the Rakiraki Police Station involved two farmers who had tried to force their way into a shop located in Barotu, Ra after they were turned away during curfew hours.

The two who were wanting to buy alcohol were turned away by the shop owner, however after a few minutes were found trying to forcefully enter the shop.

Police were called to the scene and they were arrested shortly after. In the Southern Division, the two arrests made were in Lami and Narere.

A 30year old woman was found walking around Narere while a 44year old man was found walking around in Delainavesi during curfew hours.


COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

Brigadier General

Sitiveni Qiliho