A total of one hundred and five (105) persons have been arrested by the Tema Regional Police Command for non-compliance with the government’s directives on compulsory wearing of nose masks as a preventive measure against the spread of Covid-19.
The operation was carried out in a four-hour operation around Tema Community one on 20th January 2021
A statement issued by Stella Dede Dzakpasu, acting PRO of the Tema Regional Police Command explained that the suspects were arrested going about their usual businesses regardless of the directives, were made up of 9 women and 96 men within the age brackets of 17 to 64 years. Out of the total number, 22 of them had no masks at all while 83 had the masks in their possession but woefully refused to wear them. Some of the suspects called friends and relatives to bring them masks while under police custody.
All the suspects are currently being meticulously screened at the Command after which further action will be taken.
The arrest, according to the police is to enforce the directives on the observation of the Covid-19 protocols.
The Command is urging the general public to adhere strictly to the government’s directives to curtail the deadly virus if not to eradicate it.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
