Jeonnam Police Actively Support Prevention of 'Suncheon City COVID-19' Spread

12 Police Officers Support Operations, Secured and Analyzed Over 180 CCTV Cameras at Confirmed Cases' Visit Locations

Maintaining Strict Judicial Stance, 167 Suspects Related to COVID-19 Infectious Disease Arrested

Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency building exterior

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] The Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency announced on the 27th that, as the trend of COVID-19 confirmed cases in the Suncheon area has become severe since the 19th, they are actively responding in cooperation with related organizations.

First, in cooperation with Suncheon City Hall, 12 investigators from the Suncheon Police Station have been dispatched to actively support the quarantine activities of the Suncheon health authorities, and depending on the situation, additional investigators from the Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency will be dispatched.

The supporting police officers are accompanying epidemiological investigators, analyzing CCTV footage of confirmed patients' movements, classifying contacts, and performing tasks such as protecting investigators' safety and preparing for unexpected situations that may arise during the epidemiological investigation process.

The Jeonnam Police Agency has organized and is operating a rapid response team of 833 personnel across 22 police stations, including the provincial agency, to assist not only Suncheon City Hall but also local governments in the province in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

So far, the Jeonnam police have confirmed and notified the whereabouts of 631 individuals who were missing among those subject to testing, and have a policy to strictly punish illegal activities related to COVID-19.

To date, a total of 167 people have been arrested, including ▲18 for violating quarantine measures, ▲7 for violating assembly bans and entry prohibitions, ▲3 for mask-related disturbances, ▲87 for disrupting mask distribution order, and ▲39 for mask sales fraud.

Additionally, investigations are underway for 50 individuals, including 2 who obstructed epidemiological investigations related to the Gwanghwamun rally.

The Jeonnam police stated, “We will focus police power as a top priority on preventing the spread of COVID-19 and will actively provide administrative support to local governments. We ask all residents to cooperate actively with the health authorities' quarantine measures, as maintaining a clean Jeonnam is possible if everyone pays a little attention.”

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