Community says no to nyaope
"Members were concerned about the youth, especially those who are using nyaope as they leave school at an early age."
The Tembisa South SAPS conducted a march against drug abuse in Tembisa on Saturday.Captain Neldah Sekgobela said members of Tembisa South Saps and the Cluster, Community Policing Forum (CPF), youth desk, women’s network, Provincial Communication and National Procecuting Authority (NPA) took part in the march.
The Department of Correctional Services, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), Community Safety, Department of Education, Safety and Security Services, Social Development, Health, learners and youngsters from the community also took part in the march.
“Members were concerned about the youth, especially those who are using nyaope as they leave school at an early age.
“Most of them decided to work at the taxi rank to call commuters so that they get R2 from the taxi drivers at the end of the day,” said Capt Sekgobela.
“Pamphlets to encourage those taking drugs to stop were distributed to members of the community.”
She said the event was part of Women’s Month, as SAPS members are concerned about the killer drug.
“The march started at the police station and proceeded to Esangweni taxi rank and Vusimusi Section.
“Thereafter they went back to the police station where the main event started.”
“They say it is time for the drug lords to be reported. I remember the past few months there was another case in Tembisa where two Nyaope addicts fought over R2. One was fatally stabbed with a knife. The boy is now buried,” said Capt Sekgobela.
The event was coordinated by Sergeant Nonjabulo Mogale, of the Tembisa South Saps Social Crime Prevention.
