193 arrested last night for breach of COVID-19 restrictions

193 arrested last night for breach of COVID-19 restrictions

By Naveel Krishant
Sunday 12/04/2020
Police operations carried out last night. [image: Fiji Police]

193 arrests were made last night as people continue to breach the COVID-19 restrictions.

139 people were arrested for social gathering breaches, 53 arrests for curfew breaches and 1 arrest for breach of lockdown restrictions.

The Western Division recorded 58 social gathering breaches as people were still found gathering in numbers for kava or drinking sessions.

The Eastern Division recorded 30 social gathering breaches mostly in rural areas, 27 in the South which included arrests on Vanuabalavu, 18 in the Central Division and six 6 in the North.

Curfew breaches accounted for 53 arrests and the Eastern Division recorded 30 arrests, 13 in the South, 6 in the West, 3 in the North and 1 in the Central Division.


It is astounding to see the level of ignorance by a group of selfish people - Qiliho

Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says as the global COVID-19 death toll surpasses the 100,000 in what has been described as a grim landmark, it is astounding to see the level of ignorance by a group of selfish people who have shown they lack good sense and judgement and are blatantly disregarding life saving health advisories.

Qiliho says the 193 people arrested in the last 24 hour period is a classic example of the selfish group of people that authorities continue to talk about that are risking the lives of their families and loved ones by leaving their homes, breaching curfew hours and choosing to mingle with potential COVID-19 carriers over yaqona and drinking sessions, without realizing that a few hours of fun could result in days and weeks of suffering for their loved ones when they take the virus back into their homes.

The Police Commissioner says keep in mind that any assembly of individuals as defined in the Public Health Act is considered a gathering.

He adds therefore if you are intending to invite even one or two people over to your home or plan to meet others for a social gathering then you are breaching the COVID-19 restrictions.

Qiliho further says they also have the support of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces who are assisting them with the arrests of COVID-19 restriction breaches.

He adds the checkpoints will remain throughout today and officers will strictly monitor movement throughout Fiji.

Qiliho says the message is simple, stay home.

The Police Commissioner also says unless you need to run to the shops to pick up groceries and urgent supplies, stay home.

He adds unless it is an emergency situation, stay home.

Qiliho says with today being Sunday they do not expect a lot of movement and if people are found moving around without a valid reason,people should be prepared to spend their Sunday in Police custody as they have issued enough warnings.

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