Covid-19: More than 7 000 arrested across KZN for failure to adhere to adjusted Level 3 regulations

BETWEEN 29 December when the adjusted Level 3 lockdown regulations came into effect, and 25 January, a total of 7 270 people across KZN have been arrested for non-compliance.

This total includes 1 579 people and business owners arrested for curfew contravention, 5 228 arrested in various public spaces for not wearing a mask, and 400 people who were found to be transporting or selling liquor, or consuming liquor in a public space.

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Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Khombinkosi Jula expressed concern that KZN citizens are still not adhering to Level 3 regulations, leading to arrests on a daily basis.

‘Since the announcement of the latest Level 3 lockdown regulations, we have embarked on daily operations focused on ensuring that all the citizens of the province comply with the regulations to stem the spread of Covid-19,’ said Lieutenant-General Jula.

‘We are urging citizens to comply with the regulations as law enforcement officers continue to work around the clock with all other departments to protect communities from being exposed to the virus.’

Co-ordinated multi-disciplinary operations are being conducted daily, focusing on hot spot areas and areas where reports of non-compliance are received.

To report contraventions of the adjusted alert Level 3 regulations, contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or report contraventions anonymously via the MySAPSApp.

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