Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has once again reminded members of the public to adhere to directives from authorities.
He made this plea following the arrest of 36 people between Wednesday night and yesterday for breaching health restrictions and curfew orders.
“As we gear up for the lockdown period within the Suva-Nausori corridor, please be reminded not to do unnecessary movement and avoid social gathering,” he said.
Mr Tudravu said 15 arrests were recorded in the Southern Division including a 35-year-old man who was arrested for loitering during curfew hours along the Raiwaqa area.
“Five people were arrested at Poorva Rd in Makoi for intoxication as well as four including two juveniles who were found drinking at Tamavua-i-Wai.
“Two alcohol-related cases were recorded at Marata Village in Wailoku while three people were arrested along the Raiwaqa area for drinking alcohol inside a Nasese bus.”
He said eight arrests were recorded in the Western Division where five people were found drinking alcohol in Navoci, Nadi, while a 33-year-old man was found loitering along the Field-40 area in Lautoka.
“Two cases of breaching the containment zones from Nadi to Lautoka were also recorded.”
Mr Tudravu said 13 people were arrested in the Eastern Division, including 10 people who were found playing volleyball at Naikabula settlement in Levuka, and among those arrested were three juveniles.
