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29 people arrested for breaching curfew orders and health restrictions

29 people arrested for breaching curfew orders and health restrictions

By Shanil Singh
17/06/2021
[Image: Fiji Police Force]

29 people were arrested for breaching curfew orders and health restrictions in the last 24-hours.

15 people were arrested in the Southern Division, the Western Division recorded 9 cases, the Eastern Division recorded 4 cases while one person was arrested in the Central Division.

Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says 3 men were found drinking alcohol in Valelevu, 6 men were arrested for a similar case in Nabua while five cases of intoxication were also recorded in Raiwaqa.

Tudravu says a 28-year-old woman was found loitering in Mead Road, Nabua during curfew hours.

3 people were arrested after returning from a grog session in Kashmir Lautoka, 4 men were found drinking alcohol in Sigatoka while a 35-year-old man was arrested in Vatukoula for driving without a pass during curfew hours.

2 men were arrested for loitering around the Wainibuku Cemetery during curfew hours while 2 others were found travelling in a vehicle without a pass during curfew hours.

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