At least 693 people have been arrested since this morning for breaching curfew order, the media spokesman for the Public Security Directorate (PSD) said.

The spokesman said the violators will be detained inside King Talal School in Zarqa governorate and Hassa Secondary School for Military Culture, in coordination with the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF).

There will be no leniency with regard to the implementation of the Defence Order No. 2, the official affirmed, adding that whoever violates the curfew instructions will be apprehended and all necessary measures will be taken in this regard.

The police official also called on people to abide by the curfew instructions and stay home as they are subject to legal liability.

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Video: Man arrested in Amman for breaching curfew order