3,000 warned for failing to wear face masks and maintain social distancing

19 July 2020 09:54 am

More than 3,000 people in the Western Province  have been warned for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing in public places within the last 24 hours, Police said.
 
Accordingly, a total of 2,093 people were warned for not wearing face masks while 968 people were warned for failing to maintain social distancing during special raids carried out from 6 a.m on Saturday to 5 a.m today.
 
In addition, Police arrested a total of 1563 suspects for various crimes including for the possession of narcotics during the period.
 
A total of 771 suspects who were issued arrest were also among the arrested.