Police continued hitting hard on crime generators through disruptive operations in Graaff-Reinet on 21 September 2019. Members continued with Operation Gijima Tsotsi from 11:00 till 19:00 and were divided into three groups focussing on different areas of cluster.
The following actions were executed;
37 establishments selling liquor including liquor stores, restaurants, pubs and taverns were visited for compliance inspection, 429 persons and 28 vehicles were searched, four Banks and three ATMs were visited, two filling stations, a school and community ground were also visited.
Five arrests were made with suspect’s ages ranging from 25 to 56 years for charges ranging from dealing in dagga, possession of drugs, obstructing a police officer from performance of his/her duties, being in the country illegally and drunk and disorderly behaviour.
The following were also seized: 17 knives, one panga, two drug pipes and dagga,mandrax and tik with an estimated street value of R1500, 00.
“These concerted efforts by the Station Commanders are aimed at eliminating the possibilities of crime and criminal activities targeting crime generators like liquor and drugs”, said Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Liziwe Ntshinga.
The community expressed their appreciation for the police visibility and presence.
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