Metro police shut down two spaza shops in Hammanskraal
During the inspection, alarming violations posing risks to community safety were found.
Two spaza shops in Hammanskraal were closed down after being found non-compliant during an operation on March 5.
A multitask force consisting of the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) in Region 2 Sector 1 worked in collaboration with various law enforcement agencies and stakeholders.
The operation aimed at ensuring adherence to local by-laws, with a focus on protecting public health from hazardous products.
During the operation, TMPD officials inspected numerous businesses, revealing alarming violations that posed risks to community safety.
TMPD spokesperson Senior Superintendent Isaac Mahamba said several businesses were inspected and four compliance notices issued to businesses operating without a certificate of acceptance or in poor building structures.
“Two businesses were closed for non-compliance.
A road policing operation was conducted, and a total of 88 Aarto infringement notices to the value of R53 490 were issued to motorists for contravening the rules of the road,” said Mahamba.
He said the officers also conducted another joint by-law operation in Cullinan Region 5, where five shops were closed down for non-compliance and several cartons of illicit cigarettes were confiscated.
Region 3 Sector 2 members conducted an ongoing by-law clean-up operation in the CBD. The operation has yielded great results.
A total of 36 Section 56 notices were issued to businesses for various charges, including fire safety and food handling.
He said four businesses were closed for contravention of the Businesses Act, of 1991 (Act 71 of 1991).
“The TMPD Drug Unit arrested one suspect for being in possession of and dealing in drugs in a Pretoria West informal settlement.
“The suspect was found in possession of heroin with an estimated street value of R7 000.”
Mahamba said the TMPD will continue to ensure that the enforcement of by-laws and the rules of the road remain a priority.
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