Swift action by Ezakheni police led to the arrest of a 46-year-old man who was breaking the law during the lockdown.
The man was found operating a business selling cigarettes and alcohol, which is illegal during the lockdown that is aimed at curbing the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
Police spokesperson Captain BE Nyathi said the man was arrested at around midday on Saturday (April 4) and is currently in the holding cells at Ezakheni police station.
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The alcohol and cigarettes were seized by police.
The man is set to appear in the Ezakheni Magistrate’s Court tomorrow (Monday, April 6).
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