Members of the Edenvale SAPS made five drug-related arrests over the weekend of January 11.
“Four of the five arrests were made at night clubs in Edenvale,” said the acting spokesperson for the Edenvale SAPS, Lieutenant Colonel Robbie Roberts.
The operation was conducted by Edenvale reservists with the assistance of police officers.
“We are aware of the drug usage in Edenvale night clubs and this is something we will be clamping down on,” said Lt Col Roberts.
He added that information from the community is vital in catching drug dealers operating in night clubs.
“We urge residents to make use of our crime-line to report drug-related crimes in Edenvale,” said Lt Col Roberts.
Last year the Edenvale SAPS partnered with the churches of Edenvale to launch the community’s own crime tip-off line recently.
This pilot project aims to give residents a direct anonymous link to the SAPS for crime tip-offs.
The phone will be manned by two officers 24 hours a day.
Only tip-offs from Edenvale will be accepted and residents are asked not to send please call me’s to the number.
The Edenvale SAPS have said all tip-offs will be kept anonymous to protect crime whistle-blowers.
Residents who would like to submit an anonymous tip-off to the number can either phone or sms the number.
Keep in mind that information needs to be detailed and should include an address, a detailed description of the crime that is being committed as well as the time.
Where ever possible, also include a description of the person or people breaking the law.
“In the event that the phone is not answered, residents are asked to leave a detailed message for the officers,” said acting spokesperson for the Edenvale SAPS, Lieutenant Colonel Robbie Roberts.
Edenvale’s crime tip-off number is 011 056 8886.
“Do not let the number put you off. It is in fact a cellular phone and can receive sms’,” said Lt Col Roberts.
