North Wales Police have set up checkpoints along a number of routes along the border to stop holidaymakers from entering the country during the coronavirus outbreak.
Officers have been stopping drivers along the A494 in Flintshire close to the Cheshire border and turning around those who have been found to be undertaking "non essential" travel.
Excuses from people caught flouting the travel ban include someone heading to North Wales for a bike ride, and others "Travelling from Scotland to South Wales and wanted to go via the scenic route."
The force has now clamped down on people heading to the region despite the government announcing a raft of new measures meaning people should only leave their homes for specific purposes and not undertake any "non-essential" travel.
The public was yesterday urged not to drive to other places to take their daily exercise, and that any outings should only be taken in the local vicinity of your primary home.
In a Facebook Post, a spokesperson for the force said: "Sadly, some are continuing to ignore the StayHomeSaveLives message as several have been stopped and turned around due to them just coming here for their 'holiday'.
"This is unacceptable. North Wales is currently closed."
Authorities including the police, the Welsh Government and local councils have all been urging the public to remain at home during the pandemic and that North Wales is closed.
The news comes after Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford signed into law regulations setting out how new measures will be enforced for those who ignore the rules on travel.
Fines can now be imposed by police and officials, and those that do not comply with the rules risk arrest under new powers.
Last week, photos emerged of many popular spots in North Wales, including Snowdon, packed with visitors who had flocked to the region after an unseasonable spell of sunny weather - despite the advice from the UK government warning people not to travel.
Similar scenes at parks and outdoor spaces in Greater Manchester led to the councils police forces and tourist boards across Greater Manchester - and further afield - to urge people to stay at home.
