Jump to full article: Fiji Times Online (fj), 2008-06-18
Intro: Tobacco Control Unit enforcement officers Marika Bonner and Asivurusi Taganeredina at work at the Suva bus stand.
THE Tobacco Control Unit has arrested six students and five public service vehicle drivers last week for smoking at the Suva Bus Stand.
Enforcement officer Asivorosi Tuiqali said the 11 offenders were charged to pay $50 each within 21 days from the day they were booked. Failing that they could face the maximum penalty of $500 fine.
"The offenders were caught smoking at the Suva Bus Stand last week.
"Six of them are secondary school students and I booked three bus drivers, a mini bus driver and a taxi driver," Mr Tuiqali said.
"Most of the people know that it is unlawful to smoke in a public place, but they just don't care to follow the law," he said.
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