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Fifteen people were arrested for breach of curfew with the Southern Division recording ten of the overall cases.

With the exception of the Northern Division, the Western, Eastern and Central Divisions all recorded cases.

The Eastern and Western Divisions recorded two cases each while the Central Division recorded one case.

The arrests made in the West were in Lautoka and both men were drunk and found walking along Tavakubu Road.

The arrests made in the Eastern Division were in the Nakasi and Nausori area with both men found drunk and out in public.

The arrest within the Central Division also involved a man who was found drunk and walking along Rewa Street.

Of the ten arrests made in the Southern Division – five involved those who were found intoxicated and moving around during curfew hours.

The ten arrests were made in the Navua, Nabua, Valelevu and Nasinu areas.

COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho