Western Cape police said that it recorded fewer crime incidents and significant successes since New Year’s Eve.
The police’s Novela Potelwa said that a total
of 2 915 fines were issued for contravening the Disaster Management Act
regulations.
‘’The majority of the transgressions (2185)
were for failure to confine in place of residence between 21:00 and 6:00.’’
Potelwa added that 29 illegal shebeens were
closed down with 32 arrests for sale, dispensing and distributing liquor. A
total of 11 000 litres of alcohol were confiscated during the policing
operations over the weekend.
Meanwhile, Belhar police got a tip-off about
firearms at a house in Extension 13 in the area on New Years Day. Upon
searching the premises, they discovered 3 unlicensed firearms. Two suspects
aged 48 & 62 were arrested.
‘’The area where the discovery was made is
notorious for gang fights. The suspects will appear in court on Monday on
charges of illegal possession of firearms.’’ said Potelwa.
Police officials were also deployed on beaches
along the Garden Route, Overberg, West Coast and Cape Town to ensure adherence
to level 3 restrictions.
Addressing the nation on Monday, President Cyril
Ramaphosa said that all beaches, dams, lakes and rivers, inclusive of all
recreational facilities at these places, are closed to the public.
The police spokesperson said that while most
beaches were deserted, there were a few transgressors who were dealt with.
‘’During compliance inspections on beaches in
the Overberg on Friday police removed and fined 15 persons from three beaches
in Pringle Bay, Onrus and Castle Beach. Fines to the value of R15 000 were
issued.’’
Done By: Mitchum George
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