27 people arrested last night for breach of COVID-19 restrictions

19 were arrested for breach of sporting activities

By Naveel Krishant

Wednesday 13/05/2020

[Photo: Fiji Police Force]

19 people were arrested for breach of sporting activities in the last 24 hours.

Police say there were 27 arrests last night for the breach of COVID-19 restrictions.

Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says 9 people which included 6 juveniles were arrested in Nadawa for playing soccer while 2 men were arrested in Valelevu as they were playing touch rugby.

Qiliho says 8 people which included 6 juveniles were arrested in Nasese for playing basketball.

8 people were arrested in the Southern Division for breach of curfew.

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