Concerted efforts by Western Cape police to curb the proliferation of unlicensed firearms, rid communities of drugs and closing down of unlicensed liquor outlets under the theme “more boots on the ground to enhance visibility”, yielded excellent results with the confiscation of drugs with an estimated street value of R64 000, a firearm and 494 litres liquor during crime combatting operations in the Garden Route District. The focused operations commenced on Wednesday, 11 January 2022 and concluded at Knysna last night, 12 January 2023.
The operation comprised of members of the Public order Police, Garden Route Crime Combatting Team, K9 Unit with trained narcotic and explosive dogs, Crime intelligence, Crime Prevention Unit members of local police stations as well as the newly trained police Constables. This multi-disciplinary approach conducted in conjunction with immigration officials from the Department of Home Affairs, law enforcement officers attached to the Bitou and…
