COVID-19: Two charged for their alleged involvement in the gathering of more than 20 people

Two more people have been charged for their alleged involvement in the gathering of more than 20 people.

Police say the Village Headman of Namena Village in Tailevu and a fellow villager have both been charged with one count of Disobedience of Lawful Order.

They allegedly allowed a group of more than 20 people to gather at the second accused's home on Monday night.

Police say the two men will appear in the Nausori Magistrates Court today.

Police confirm they are also investigating another incident where a man was assisted by villagers in the Western Division to cross the Sabeto border and into the Lautoka restricted areas yesterday.