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Twelve people were arrested for breach of curfew. The Southern Division recorded seven cases, West recorded three cases whereas the Eastern and Central Divisions recorded one case each.

In the Central Division a 28year old man was arrested as he was found walking along Ratu Sukuna Road during curfew hours. In the Eastern Division a 25 year old farmer from Kasavu was arrested for not only breaching curfew but for an alleged case of burglary.

In the Southern Division six of the seven arrests involved men who were found drunk and found in public places. The arrests were made in Navua, Nasinu, Valelevu and Nabua.

The Western Division recorded three cases. Two women were found walking along Saweni returning from drinking grog at a friends place while a 20year old man was found drunk and walking along the Ba Bridge.

COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho