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Three £10,000 fines have been issued to boat owners who organised raves onboard during the festive period.
Hertfordshire Police were called a New Year s Eve party on a vessel on the River Lea at Broxbourne and found about 40 people, DJ equipment, a bar and nitrogen dioxide canisters.
Officers also attended events on different boats on 11 and 13 December and dispersed more than 100 people.
Sgt Chris Fisher said breaking Covid-19 restrictions posed a grave danger .
Police carrying out lockdown patrols on Dartmoor
Officers from Tavistock Police are ensuring the most recent Government guidance is adhered to
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Police enforcing the lockdown laws will fine people the first time they are caught not wearing face coverings or being outside without a suitable reason.
Scotland Yard revealed officers will be told to stop civilians in the street and quiz them on why they are not shut away in their homes.
Anyone who cannot give a lawful excuse will be fined up to £6,400 and those caught without face coverings in necessary areas will also be slapped with an on the spot penalty notice.
Police chiefs are dishing out new instructions to officers in England and Wales to fine people more quickly when their breach is obvious.
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