Turkish police detain nightclub owner for holding Miss Uganda contest without COVID-19 measures

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Turkish police have detained the owner of a nightclub in Istanbul's Esenyurt district for holding Miss Uganda beauty contest without abiding by measures imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Police on Nov. 14 raided the nightclub and imposed fines on dozens of people, including the guests and contestants of the so-called contest. 

A total of 67 people were fined 60,300 Turkish Liras in total as a result. 

While the owner of the nightclub, identified only as M.K., was detained, he was also fined to pay 3,180 liras for violating COVID-19 measures. 

Legal action was taken against six Ugandans, police said.