Halifax Regional Police have issued two summary offence tickets for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act.

On November 26 at approximately 11:15 p.m., police responded to a report of a large party in the 1000 block of Preston Street in Halifax. Officers observed over 60 people exit the home. A summary offence ticket was issued to a 21-year-old man under section 71 of the Health Protection Act for violating the indoor gathering limit, which carries a fine of $2,422.

On November 27 police responded to a report of a woman at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport who refused to comply with public health requirements for visitors entering Nova Scotia. Officers with the Aviation Security Unit issued a summary offence ticket to a 55-year-old woman under section 71 (1) (b) of the Health Protection Act for failing to comply with the act and its regulations, which carries a fine of $2,422.

HRP 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 at: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/.

Enforcement of these restrictions remains a vital part of the overall strategy to curb the pandemic.

Source: Release