How many were arrested for failing to wear face masks?

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52 individuals were arrested for not wearing face masks.

Police detained 52 individuals nationwide on September 7 for the offence of not wearing face masks, contributing to a larger total of 873 arrests for various recovery movement control order (RMCO) standard operating procedure violations. Compounds were issued to 797 individuals, while 71 were remanded, and five were released on bail.
Arrests for Mask Violations

Among the various offences recorded, the failure to wear face masks accounted for 52 arrests. This specific violation was part of a broader crackdown on non-compliance with RMCO regulations.
Total RMCO Violations

The overall number of individuals detained for breaching RMCO SOPs on September 7 reached 873. The most significant category of violations involved 580 attendees of nightclubs, which remain prohibited from operating during the RMCO period.
Other Offences Recorded

Besides mask-wearing and nightclub activities, other recorded offences included failure to observe social distancing (118 individuals), undocumented foreign nationals (39), failure to provide customer registration at business premises (22), suspected involvement in prostitution activities (seven), flouting compulsory quarantine (two), and obstructing a civil servant (one).

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