Number of those arrested for violating curfew now at 180

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Police have arrested 180 persons on charges of violating the island-wide curfew during the period beginning from 6.00am yesterday (20) to 9.00pm today (21), Police Media Unit said.

Police Media Unit stated that the majority of those arrested had been taken into custody for loitering.

In addition, others were arrested for drinking liquor in a group at a playground, traveling in vehicles on the road, keeping a restaurant open during curfew, acting in a disorderly manner under the influence of liquor and engaging in trade.

Police will take legal action against those who have been arrested, the release added.

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