65 People arrested on Wednesday for violating curfew

At least 65 people were arrested on Wednesday in north Cyprus for violating the curfew.

According to police report, a total of 65 people were arrested during patrols carried out by the police across the country between April 1 and 2 for violating the curfew,.

14 of them were on the street in the daytime without prior permission and 51 were out after 9pm at night.

Anyone with a special reason to leave their home in the daytime must apply for police permission using WhatsApp or applying online. 

The government on Sunday announced a total lock down between 9pm-6am.