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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has said all those caught drinking beer at bottle stores and inside vehicles will be arrested.
Police national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the directive is part of government’s revised COVID-19 lockdown measures.
In a statement Nyathi said, “ In this regard, all those found drinking beer at bottle stores, inside vehicles and surrounding areas will be arrested.”
“Patrols, blitz and monitoring will be done by Police to ensure that beer halls, bars and nightclubs remain closed. Bottle store owners should strictly observe the given operational time of 1000 hours to 1600 hours,” he said.
Recently , The Minister of Health and Child Care, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga on Saturday evening announced new restrictions to curb the latest surge in new coronavirus infections.
Under the new restrictions Beer halls and nightclubs will remain closed whilst bottle stores will operate from 1000 hours – 1600 hours.
Operators are to ensure that there is no drinking in and around their premises. Failure to adhere to these measures will result in the withdrawal of business licenses.
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