Cullinan police clamps down on illegal liquor outlet

Cullinan police this week focused on shutting down liquor outlets operating without licences in the precinct.

The police closed down an illegal liquor outlet in Refilwe earlier this week following complaints by community members of violent crimes at the establishment.

Police spokesperson Connie Moganedi said the outlet was closed following reported “violent crimes committed at the liquor outlet which were believed to pose a serious threat to the community”.

She said when police went to the outlet they found that it was operating illegally.

“A 49-year-old male was arrested and released with a fine of R1 500 for contravention of the Gauteng Liquor Act,” she said.

“This serves as a deterrence to everyone who sells liquor without a licence.”

Moganedi said although generally violent crimes took place at illegal liquor establishments often leading to loss of lives and injuries, these incidents also took place at registered outlets.

Late November last year, a 45-year-old tavern owner was left fighting for his life after he was shot multiple times during a shebeen robbery in Rayton.

His wife was shot in the leg when three armed men stormed their shebeen and started shooting.

The suspects ordered about 50 patrons to lie down as they looted cellphones, liquor and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Police urged members of the public can report suspected illegal liquor trading.

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