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More arrests on alleged breach on restrictions in Lautoka area

More arrests on alleged breach on restrictions in Lautoka area

By Semi Turaga
23/03/2020

A taxi driver from Tuvu in Lautoka was arrested this morning for another case of alleged disobedience of lawful order.

Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says the man allegedly used his taxi to transport the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Fiji based in Lautoka to the Nadi Airport last Saturday through Kings Highway.

Investigations are continuing concerning this latest incident.

Businessmen charged for operating their businesses in the Lautoka

Two businessmen have been charged for operating their businesses in the Lautoka area yesterday despite being told to shut down as they were not categorised as essential services.

The two are charged with Disobedience Of Lawful Order.

Qiliho says they were allegedly operating a grog and DVD shop which were in breach of the lockdown conditions.

The two businessmen will appear in the Lautoka Magistrates Court this afternoon.

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