The Effutu Municipal Divisional Police Command has arrested more than 30 persons for deliberately flouting the Covid-19 pandemic safety protocols, especially the wearing of nose masks.
They were arrested along the streets of Winneba Township and around the main market to help prevent the spread of the virus.
Chief Superintendent, Effutu Divisional Commander, Samuel A. Okanta, speaking to the Ghana News Agency, said the operation was to enforce the President’s directive on Covid-19.
The offenders were later granted Police enquiry bail.
Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo has advised the public to strictly observe the protocols to protect themselves from contracting covid 19.
"Each and every one of us is needed alive to contribute his or her quota towards the total development of the country and we should be law-abiding", he said.
Chief Supt Okanta said the police will continue to enforce the directives since the virus was no respecter of persons.
He warned that people who violate the protocols will be arrested and prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others.
Latest Stories
-
Survivors of child trafficking overcome adversity, excel in tertiary education
37 mins -
Confront the barriers to your progress – Professor Lydia Aziato challenges the youth
48 mins -
Expertise France leads EU-funded initiative empowering African Journalists to combat human trafficking
58 mins -
Ghana Grows Programme empowers Ghanaian youth through Youth Policy Dialogue
1 hour -
Eastern NDC raises GHS5.4m to support Mahama’s 2024 campaign
1 hour -
Kumawood actress Akyere Bruwaa condemns death rumours
1 hour -
Ghana Institution of Engineering calls for proactive measures to prevent flood disaster
2 hours -
Who pays for the extra cost? – COCOBOD CEO questions EU on new regulations
2 hours -
‘Dumsor’ will be over by end of May – Former NPP MP assures
2 hours -
Power crisis is not about money – NPP Manifesto Committe chair
2 hours -
Education Minister urges graduates to embrace opportunities
2 hours -
UN rights chief ‘horrified’ by mass grave reports at Gaza hospitals
2 hours -
We need more resources to deal with flooding – NADMO
3 hours -
We’ll not contest in Ejisu by-election – CPP tells EC
3 hours -
Thomas Partey makes first start in 2024 as Arsenal hit Chelsea for 5
4 hours