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13 Local Government Election Candidates Arrested for Violating Election Laws

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Since 3 March, a total of 13 candidates contesting the upcoming Local Government Election have been arrested for flouting election laws, according to Police.

In addition, 42 political party supporters and 11 vehicles have also been taken into custody.

Between 6 a.m. yesterday (8 April) and 6 a.m. this morning (9 April), Police received a complaint regarding a violent incident and recorded 12 other violations of election laws. One candidate was arrested based on a related complaint.

Since 3 March, Police have recorded a total of 24 violent incidents and 99 violations of election laws.

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