39 arrested for playing touch-rugby in Lami

39 people were arrested in Lami yesterday afternoon for breaching COVID-19 restrictions as they were playing touch rugby at the Nukuwatu foreshore.

Police say there were 22 juveniles, the youngest being 14 years and 17 adults.

Police Commissioner, Sitiveni Qiliho says parents and guardians are warned to monitor their children's whereabouts as Police will not hesitate to arrest anyone who is found failing to comply with health orders as adequate warnings have been issued.

A police team on mobile patrol saw a group of people playing touch rugby along Hedstrom Road in Samabula and managed to arrest a 20 year old who was found with the rugby ball while others ran away from the area.

All sporting activities are not allowed as a precautionary measure under the Public Health Act.

Please comply with these protective measures.

Another 2 juveniles were arrested in the Southern Division for breach of curfew.

The Western Division recorded 2 cases of breach of curfew while the Central Division recorded 1 case.