Grog sessions remain a major concern in the battle to stop the spread of COVID-19 - Police

Grog sessions remain a major concern in the battle to stop the spread of COVID-19 - Police

By Naveel Krishant
31/05/2021

People are still not adhering to social gathering guidelines as Police continue to arrest those who breach the health guidelines to gather and drink grog and alcohol.

Police have arrested 7 people in Namotomoto, Nadi for social gathering as they were found drinking grog.

27 people were arrested over the last 24-hours for breaching health restrictions and curfew orders.

Acting Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu says 3 men were found drunk and loitering along the Naval area in Ba.

He says a 32-year-old man was found intoxicated in Saweni, Lautoka while a man in his 20’s was found drunk and loitering in Lautoka during curfew hours.

Tudravu further says 4 people were found drunk at Toguru Road in Navua while 2 others in their 30’s were also found intoxicated in Naiyalayala Settlement and a 29-year-old man was arrested for driving during curfew hours without a pass.

He adds 2 others were found drunk during curfew hours while a 29-year-old man was also found intoxicated in Makoi while a man in his 20’s was also arrested for intoxication.

The Eastern Division recorded four cases where all were found drunk in Sawani.

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