EMPD seizes illegal goods and furniture during Germiston by-law operation
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) confiscated perishable goods, non-perishables, and sidewalk-displayed furniture from unlicensed traders in Germiston CBD.
The EMPD By-law Enforcement Unit, together with Germiston South Precinct officers, recently conducted a Service Delivery Budget Implementation Plan operation in Germiston.
During the operation, officers visited areas within the Germiston CBD, including Jack and Railway streets.
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Illegal hawkers trading without permits had both perishable and non-perishable goods confiscated.
In addition, furniture displayed and sold on sidewalks by local shop owners was seized for contravening municipal by-laws.
The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by the City of Ekurhuleni to enforce by-law compliance, maintain public order, and ensure that streets and public spaces remain clean and accessible for all.
