126 arrested for breaching curfew and social gathering restrictions

126 arrested for breaching curfew and social gathering restrictions

By Shanil Singh
Friday 10/04/2020
[Photo:Fiji Police Force]

Curfew and social gathering breaches continue to be a concern in the ongoing efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 after 126 people were arrested in the last 24 hours.

Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says there were 67 arrests for curfew breaches, 56 arrests for social gatherings while one arrest was made for breach of the lockdown.

Qiliho says two arrests were made for breaching quarantine measures in the Western Division where two foreign nationals were arrested at the Nadi Airport after it was discovered they failed to self-quarantine for the mandatory 14-day period.

The Western Division recorded the highest number of curfew and social gathering breaches with 57 arrests, the Southern Division recorded 29 arrests, the Eastern Division recorded 17 arrests, the Northern Division recorded 9 arrests while 11 arrests were made in the Central Division.

Qiliho says these 126 people have shown their families and loved ones that they do not care about their lives.

He says people who intentionally choose to breach the COVID-19 restrictions must be prepared to spend the long weekend in Police custody as enough warnings have been issued.

People that do not follow the 8pm to 5am daily curfew can face up to 2 years imprisonment if they are convicted for Disobedience of Lawful Order.

FEATURE NEWS
Autumn Series: Flying Fijians vs Ireland
78th min: Try to Ireland. Ronan Kelleher. Conversion unsuccessful. FJ 17-52 IRE67th min: Try to Ireland. Mack Hansen. Conversion successful. FJ 17-47 ...
2 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Hilton Special School hosts walk-a-thon to raise $13,000 for safer walkways
In a collective effort to enhance safety and accessibility, Hilton Special School’s 13 classes organized a walk-a-thon fundraiser with the goal of ...
11 hours ago

Consumer Council warns food establishments after hair found in food
The Consumer Council of Fiji has reminded food establishments to adhere to proper hygiene practices after a consumer found hair in a meal purchased ...
12 hours ago

Rabuka says some senior officials at Dept of Immigration suspended, no word on Tikoduadua stepping aside
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says there has been some suspension of senior officials in relation to the Department of Immigration's possible ...
13 hours ago

Passport was issued legally - Grace Road
Grace Road Group says the passport issued to their member’s son was done legally as he is born in Fiji. This comes as an investigation is ...
13 hours ago

Police seek assistance in locating 34-year-old Senikarawa Vakarua
Police are seeking assistance in locating 34-year-old Senikarawa Vakarua who was reported missing at the Nasinu Police Station. Vakarua was last ...
14 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Doctor Alipate Vakamocea on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Fiji Medical Association President, Doctor Alipate Vakamocea will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan The show will focus on ...
9 days ago

Mangal and Akauola on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Adult Teen Challenge Fiji Executive Director, Hemraj Mangal and Director, Matai Akauola appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan The ...
9 days ago

Sporting federations demand answers from FASANOC
National sporting federations who are part of Fiji Association of Sport and National Olympic Committee or FASANOC, are still calling for answers and ...
15 days ago

TOP