Speaker notes of the Minister of Police, General BH Cele: Update on criminality targeted at trucks

Good Afternoon to you all.

The Police Ministry has just concluded a high-level meeting with Provincial Commissioners of KZN, Limpopo, Free State, Gauteng and Mpumalanga, led by the National Police Commissioner General Masemola.

In this meeting we were taken through all the incidents on the attacks and burning of (21) trucks in the country’s (3) provinces, namely Kwa-Zulu Natal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga.

We have found it necessary to apprise the nation on these criminal operations and outline the response of law enforcement to the isolated and cowardice acts.

Whether it is Economic Sabotage, Labour or Service delivery related disputes, Police are closing in on those who choose to use violence and intimidation for whatever motive.

Intelligence suggests that attacks on trucks may be business related and we know that these are not just random acts of criminality.

Evidence before us points to organized coordinated and sophisticated operations that seek to undermine and…


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