**** HRP Media Release
Police issue tickets for failing to follow the Health Protection Act
At 8:20 p.m., on the 27th of April, Halifax Regional Police responded to the 100 block of Chain Lake Drive Halifax, for a report of two men failing to isolate after travelling from out of Province. Officers located the two males and confirmed they recently returned to Nova Scotia and did not complete 14 days of isolation. Both males, 23 and 25-year-old, were issued a summary offence ticket to for violating 71(1)(b) of the Health Protection Act, which carries a fine of $2,000.
Halifax Regional Police is reminding everyone to follow the current public health measures related to the COVID-19 emergency. We strongly advise members of the public to continue to educate themselves on these public health directives and COVID-19 enforcement measures, including those related to illegal gatherings and associated fines, at http://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/.
