The number of fines for breaching coronavirus restrictions issued by Victoria Police increases substantially as the Easter long weekend begins and the state's death toll from the pandemic reaches 14.
The number of fines issued by Victoria Police for breaching coronavirus restrictions has increased substantially at the start of the Easter long weekend, as the state's death toll from the pandemic reaches 14.Police issued 183 fines for breaching coronavirus restrictionsA police statement issued this morning said in the 24 hours to 11:00pm last night, officers working on Operation Sentinel had issued 183 fines while conducting 893 spot checks at homes, businesses and non-essential services.
Ms Mikakos said 986 people had recovered from the virus and more than 67,000 Victorians had been tested.have repeatedly called on Victorians to stay home during the long weekend "With three dedicated operations running across the state this weekend , Victoria Police has a highly visible presence on the streets, roads and around our biggest retail precincts to identify blatant breaches of the Chief Medical Officer's directives, as well as dangerous driver behaviour," a police spokesman said.
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