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PNP collars, fines 69,000 violators of ECQ
Over 69,000 individuals have been apprehended nationwide for violating Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) rules as of March 29, with 17,039 arrested and 3,777 fined.
Additionally, 593 people were arrested for hoarding, profiteering, and price manipulation of medical supplies, and 6,837 public utility vehicles were intercepted for violating ECQ travel restrictions.
The Joint Task Force Corona Virus Shield (JTF CV Shield) has been instructed to strictly enforce curfew regulations, with Secretary Eduardo Año stating that arrests are necessary to ensure compliance.
A total of 42,826 curfew violators were apprehended nationwide in the first 11 days of the ECQ, from March 17 to March 27, including 12,094 in Metro Manila.
Arrested violators will undergo online inquest proceedings by the Department of Justice (DOJ) if possible, or regular direct filing if not, with release mandated if no inquest is done within 12 hours.
Cases can still be filed against violators after the COVID-19 crisis if immediate inquest is not possible.
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