The Metropolitan Police Department said on the night of the 15th that the number of malicious bargainers trying to attract many customers in a short time is increasing in the downtown area of Tokyo while restaurants are shortening business hours due to the declaration of emergency. We patrolled in the downtown area of the ward.
Approximately 20 police officers, including the Metropolitan Police Department's MTF, gathered in Shibuya Center Gai, where many restaurants are lined up, and each set off for patrol.
While restaurants have shortened business hours due to the state of emergency, the Center Gai is still crowded with commuters and young people.
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, in such a short period of time, the number of malicious bargainers trying to attract more customers is increasing, and there are a number of cases of trouble.
On the night of the 15th, while police officers were on alert, we didn't see many barkers, but on patrols, in addition to the main streets, we carefully looked around the buildings where bars and snacks were located and the back alleys.
Koji Shigenari, Chief of the Life Safety and General Affairs Division of the Metropolitan Police Department, said, "After the state of emergency, relentless bargaining has been confirmed not only in Shibuya but also in downtown areas around the world. We will continue to provide guidance and warnings. I want to strengthen it. "