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Nine arrests were recorded over the past few days for breach of curfew restrictions.

From 11 pm Monday to 4 am Tuesday, three cases were recorded.

The Southern Division recorded all three cases whereby two of those arrested were juveniles.

The two juveniles aged 17-years allegedly attempted to break into a shop in Nadawa but were disturbed and fled the scene.

A search conducted around the premises found the two hiding at the back of the shop.

The third arrest was made in Vatuwaqa at the Nanuku Settlement where an 18-year old was found erecting an illegal roadblock along Nanuku Road.

Between Tuesday 11 pm to Wednesday 4 am, six reports were recorded, with the Southern Division recording five cases while the Eastern Division recorded one case.

Three men were arrested in Valelevu as they were traveling in a vehicle without valid authorized documents while another man was arrested in Nabua also driving around without a valid document authorizing his movement.

The lone arrest recorded in the Eastern Division involved a 19-year old man who was drunk and walking along the Wainunu Settlement, Road.

Rusiate Tudravu

ACTING COMMISSIONER OF POLICE