Police nationwide arrested 66 people over violations of the antistalking law between November, when it took effect, and the end of May, the National Police Agency said Thursday.

The 66 were among 71 people police investigated between Nov. 24 and May 31, the agency said.

Police also issued warnings to 453 people in line with the law, and of them, 96 percent ceased stalking activities after being warned, according to the agency.