Although over 27,000 vehicles traveled to the interior on the weekend, only 1,500 headed to the beaches or rivers which were reopened after a seven-month hiatus.

The Ministry of Security reported that during operations, carried out over the weekend 17 people were brought before justices of the peace; 14 of them for not using the mask and three for drinking liquor.

“Each was fined $100 and we will continue to be vigilant that these guidelines are met, ”said Police Commissioner  Arroyavez.