The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary's COVID-19 unit will be active over the holiday weekend, to guard against people who violate the public health emergency. The RNC noted that its officers "have the ability to issue summary offence tickets under the Public Health Protection and Promotion Act." The RNC's COVID-19 unit consists of officers from the general investigation unit, a crime analyst and a supervisor. In late March, a 53-year-old Corner Brook woman was arrested on two separate occasions, facing charges under Public Health Protection and Promotion Act. Some, however, did not pertain to the province's public health emergency orders.

Source: CBC News April 10, 2020 20:28 UTC