5 or More Gathering Ban Suspected in 5,800 112 Reports... Secret Operating Clubs Also Found

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] Since the implementation of the 'ban on gatherings of five or more people' to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), nearly 6,000 related 112 emergency calls have been received.

According to the National Police Agency on the 11th, from December 23 of last year, when the ban on gatherings of five or more people was enforced, until the 7th of this month, a total of 5,857 related 112 emergency calls were received nationwide.

By location of the reports, outdoor areas accounted for the most with 1,197 cases (20.4%), followed by homes with 982 cases (16.7%), restaurants with 859 cases (14.6%), bars with 439 cases (7.5%), and religious facilities with 329 cases (5.6%).

By city and provincial police agencies, the Gyeonggi Nambu Police Agency had 1,470 cases, Seoul Police Agency 1,291 cases, and Incheon Police Agency 771 cases, with the Gyeongin region accounting for the majority.

There were also cases where police responded to reports and caught illegal business operations. At 2:53 a.m. on the 3rd of this month, a report was received that a club in Busan was operating with its iron gate closed. Police raided the scene and confirmed that business was being conducted. Police investigations revealed that the club operated using a secret entrance. The police are currently investigating the club on charges of violating the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act.

(Left) Not related to the article content. [Source = Yonhap News] / (Right) Club caught operating until dawn in violation of the assembly ban administrative order. [Source = Provided by Busan Police Agency]

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