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Police commissioner commends teams at Virginia Airport for search and rescue efforts
General Fannie Masemola thanked the teams for their joint efforts and expertise in the operation.
NATIONAL Police Commissioner , General Fannie Masemola, visited search and rescue teams at Virginia Airport yesterday to show his appreciation for all the teams’ efforts following the flooding in the province.
The joint operational centre was set up at the airport over the Easter weekend, for teams to continue to search for people who had been swept away during the floods.
“Thank you for all that you have done for this country. You have indeed displayed patriotism. All of you are our national pride. We thank you for your dedication and commitment to the cause of serving. Your good deeds will indeed be written in the books of history,” he said.
The SAPS has deployed front line officers, diving teams, K9 units and various vessels, helicopters and fixed air wing planes to the most affected areas.
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