Tshwane police op enforces lockdown regulations
The Tshwane district police were assisted by the metro police and SA National Defence Force in an operation aimed at fighting crime and enforcing lockdown regulations.
Some of the busiest intersections in Centurion came to a standstill as police held an O Kae Molao operation on Thursday morning.
The Tshwane district police were assisted by the metro police and SA National Defence Force in an operation aimed at fighting crime and enforcing lockdown regulations.
Following the reinstatement of the alcohol ban and curfew, police started the morning with random stop-and-searches on the intersection of Old Johannesburg Road and Hendrik Verwoerd Avenue.
During the intensive search, authorities checked whether motorists and passengers wore masks and were complying with lockdown regulations.
Another stop-and-search was held on the corner of Rooihuiskraal and Panorama roads.
Police spokesperson Captain Daniel Mavimbela said the aim of the multidisciplinary operation was also to raid crime hotspots and look for wanted suspects.
Earlier police minister Bheki Cele said the public should expect more police visibility, roadblocks and patrols.
“There will also be random stop-and-search operations to ensure that the prohibition on the trade of alcohol and tobacco is not being subverted.
“Throughout all of this, law enforcement officials will depend on the cooperation of community members to ensure these operations are handled in the best possible spirit and with the least disruption,” he said.
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