Police Conduct Nationwide Crackdown on Illegal Operations of Entertainment Venues on 19th-20th

'Blind Spots in Quarantine' Targeting Entertainment Venues
Maximum Police Force Deployed Over Two Days
Focused Crackdown on Quarantine Rule Violations

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 18th that it will conduct a comprehensive crackdown on illegal operations of entertainment establishments for two days starting from the 19th to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

This measure is interpreted as a response to the continuous cases of illegal operations at entertainment establishments, which have been identified as blind spots in quarantine measures, despite ongoing police crackdowns.

Accordingly, the police will concentrate their forces to carry out effective and strong crackdowns, while also informing citizens of the enforcement plans to foster a voluntary compliance atmosphere with quarantine rules.

The crackdown will be intensively conducted on the 19th and 20th by deploying maximum available police forces including the Life Safety Division, Investigation Division, Community Police, and Police Riot Squads, focusing on unauthorized operations of entertainment establishments and singing practice rooms, as well as violations of quarantine rules such as gathering bans and restrictions throughout Seoul, including the Gangnam area.

Choi Kwan-ho, Commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, stated, “We will continue to focus on illegal activities of entertainment establishments that disregard government quarantine policies and citizens’ concerns, conducting strong and periodic crackdowns,” and urged citizens for voluntary participation and cooperation.

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