Police also search vehicles during operation. Photo submitted.
Bekkersdal and Westonaria Police have joined efforts to launch a 2020 Safer Festive Season Operation on the R28 between their jurisdictions on Friday morning, 20 November.
According to Sergeant Linkie Lefakane, Bekkersdal Police spokesperson said with the year nearing its end, police took the initiative to educate and warn the public about crime.
Police also searched for drugs and illegal weapons in the vehicles. Photo submitted.
Lefakane said during the operation all road users were stopped and searched at the roadblock.
The operation was held between Bekkersdal and Westonaria. Photo submitted.
“We are also giving them tips on being on the right side of the law; we also pleaded with them to avoid drinking and driving, because the consequences of such irresponsible behaviour will be harsh punishment,” Lefakane said.
Members of the public are education in remaining safe during the festive season. Photo submitted.
Lefakane went on to say that those found with drugs or illegal weapons will be made to face the full might of the law.
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For more than 4 and a half years, Clinton Botha was a journalist at Roodepoort Record. His articles were regularly published in the Northside Chronicle now known as the Roodepoort Northsider. Clinton is also the editor of Randfontein Herald since July 2020. As a sports fanatic he wormed his way into various "beats - as the media would know it - and admits openly that his big love always have something to do with a scoreboard, crowds and usually a ball that hops.
