37 people were arrested over the last 24 hours for alleged cases of COVID-19 restriction breaches.
Police Commissioner, Sitiveni Qiliho says the Eastern Division recorded 19 cases, 10 for social gathering 9 for breach of curfew.
Qiliho says the Southern Division recorded 11 cases, 6 for breach of curfew and 5 for social gathering.
He adds the Western Division recorded 7 cases, 6 for social gathering and 1 for breach of curfew.
Both the North and Central Divisions recorded nil arrests in the last 24 hours.
Qiliho says as the restrictions on social gatherings are being relaxed to 20 people or fewer, everyone needs to still take responsibility and ensure that they do not risk their own lives, the lives of their loved ones and all other Fijians.
He adds the message remains the same, if you don’t need to leave your home, then please do the responsible thing and stay home.
The Police Commissioner says the relaxation of the social gathering restrictions should not be used as an excuse to hold unnecessary yaqona and drinking parties as this can also lead to other probe problems including assault.
He adds physical distancing measures should still be practiced at all times.
