Darwin trio fined for breaching quarantine

THREE men have been fined for breaching their mandatory quarantine in Darwin over the weekend

A Public Health environmental health officer, NT Police officer and an Australian Defence Force member check in on those self isolating to ensure they are following quarantine regulations. Picture: Will Zwar

THREE men have been fined for breaching their mandatory quarantine in Darwin over the weekend.

NT Police issued three infringement notices for failing to abide by the Chief Health Officer Directions issued under section 56 of the Public and Environmental Health Act 2011.

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Three men, aged 25, 37, and 40, left their place of quarantine in Darwin on Saturday.

The infringement penalty for an individual is $1,099 and $5,495 for a business.

NT Police and Environmental Health Officers continue to undertake compliance activities.

16,488 compliance checks have now been completed and 69 fines issued.

NT Police and Environmental Health Officers continue to undertake compliance activities.

A total of 16,488 compliance checks have now been completed and 69 fines issued.

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There are no active cases of coronavirus in the NT.