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'Unruly' violators ng COVID-19 quarantine sa NCR, aarestuhin —NCRPO chief
The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Metro Manila will arrest individuals who will not comply with the community quarantine guidelines imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19.
NCRPO Director Police Major General Debold Sinas stated that they will arrest unruly violators, emphasizing that dialogue might not be effective for non-compliant individuals.
Sinas clarified that the arrests would specifically target those who are "unruly" in their non-compliance.
The NCRPO has already identified locations for checkpoints as part of the community quarantine implementation.
These checkpoint locations are awaiting approval from the national headquarters of the PNP.
Designated entry and exit points, as well as routes for vehicles, will be established in connection with the quarantine.
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