22 people from Nakalawaca village in Tailevu have been charged with failing to comply with the COVID-19 restrictions in place after they were caught while carrying a body and entering into the greater Logani lockdown area by sea on Tuesday.
Police say the 11 men and 11 women from Namara were in three boats.
They have appeared in the Nausori Magistrates Court. All have been charged with one count each of failing to comply with orders under the Public Health Act and will reappear on the 14th of next month.
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