The safety of our community is top priority for the South African Police Service. The on-going evictions being executed by the Sheriff of the Court in the Motherwell, Ikamvelihle and Wells Estate areas have sparked violence and damages towards innocent motorists and businesses traveling on the main roads surrounding these areas.
On 20 June 2017 the Municipal Depot in Addo road was targeted by criminals by throwing stones and incendiary devices over the wall at the municipal and private vehicles parked inside. One Toyota Corolla has burnt out in the process. Another two privately owned cars and a municipal truck were damaged when stones knocked out their windows. In the early hours of 20 June 2017 at 03:00, a special operation was launched in the Wells Estate area, where twelve persons were arrested for being in possession of incendiary devices (petrol bombs).
The 12 suspects will face a charge of Public Violence at the Motherwell Magistrate Court on 22 June 2017. The Addo road as well as the R334 will remain closed for the duration of this week till 23 June 2017 when the evictions are expected to be completed. SAPS urges motorists and businesses to avoid these routes as they will not be allowed to pass through these roads for their own safety.
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