Six people were arrested and several thousands' euro worth of fines imposed on Ionian Island individuals on Saturday by police over insufficient coronavirus prevention measures.

Among those arrested, two stores owners on Corfu and one on Paxi islands operated their stores past the 12-midnight curfew. Each was fined 10,000 euros and their stores' operation suspended for three days.

Arrests, fines ranging from 3,000 euros to 10,000 euros and store suspensions of 3 to 15 days were imposed on store owners on Zakynthos and Corfu for similar reasons including store crowding.

Smaller fines of 150 euros were imposed on 25 store owners on Corfu and Kefalonia islands for non-use of facial mask.

Case files drawn up for the six owners were expected to be sent to relevant regional prosecutors.

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