Six looters arrested after Christchurch quake disaster
- From: AdelaideNow
- February 23, 2011
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SIX people have been arrested for looting in central Christchurch following its magnitude 6.3 quake.
Superintendant Dave Cliff said the central city would be a restricted access zone from 6.30pm on Wednesday, meaning only those involved in the rescue effort would be allowed access.
"That's also about keeping out the criminal element, who we know will try and take advantage," he said.
"We have made about six arrests today for theft and burglary around the central city."
NZPA
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