FACE MASK VIOLATERS - 33 ARRESTED

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Police arrested 33 people in a 24-hour window for the failure to follow COVID-19 health regulations, police said on Saturday (Dec. 12). According to Police, the charges include the failure to wear face masks and maintain social distances. Since October 30th to-date a total of 1289 people were arrested for the failure to follow COVID-19 health guidelines, Police Spokesperson - DIG Ajith Rohana said. The quarantine order in respect of nine police jurisdictions and 25 Grama Niladhari divisions continues to remain in effect.