At least 15 persons were arrested over the weekend in Eersterust.
The suspects were arrested for crimes including driving under the influence of alcohol; road traffic offences; possession and dealing in drugs; as well as contravention of the Gauteng liquor act.
“Three liquor premises were given hefty fines for contravention of the Gauteng liquor act on Friday,” said police spokesperson Sergeant Sam Shibambo.
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Four suspects were arrested for possession of drugs and another four were nabbed for driving under the influence, he said.
“The excessive consumption of alcohol resulted in several accidents over the weekend,” said Shibambo.
Shibambo appealed to motorists to drive safely, adhere to road rules and not drink and drive.
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