EMPD clamps down on liquor outlets

The suspects will be appearing in court soon.

February 10, 2025

Jani de Beer 1 minute read

Two drinking holes in Putfontein were closed due to operating illegally.

Two illegal liquor outlets were closed in Putfontein on January 31 following a joint operation by the EMPD Bronberg Precinct and Putfontein SAPS.

The local drinking holes were closed after it was found that they did not comply with the liquor board’s laws.

Alcohol stocks were confiscated during the blitz.

Members of the EMPD Bronberg Precinct issued a second-hand tyre dealer, in Mayfield, with a notice to appear in court after it was found that he was trading without the necessary permits.

Continuing with by-law enforcement operations, a second-hand tyre dealer, in Mayfield, was issued with a notice to appear in court, after it was found that he was trading without the necessary permits.

On the same day, EMPD officers also followed up on information of the whereabouts of four men, aged between 25 and 40, who are being sought for various crimes, including assault with the intent of causing grievous bodily harm, pointing of a firearm and robbery.

The arrests were made in Daveyton.

Information supplied by CoE spokesperson, Zweli Dlamini.