Operation Basadi was a success
261 vehicles were searched during Operation Basadi.
eMBALENHLE – The police, the Secunda K9 Unit and women traffic officers conducted Operation Basadi on 13 August at the eMbalenhle four-way stop.
The road block which was led and done by women, formed part of the ongoing Women’s Month activities taking place in the Govan Mbeki Municipal area.
Women said they wanted to challenge and encourage other women who are still afraid of taking up careers in law enforcement.
Capt Magonseni Nkosi said during the operation more than 1 500 motorists were attended to, 261 vehicles were searched and 31 traffic fines were issued.
A thousand brochures about domestic violence were also handed out to motorists.
Capt Nkosi further said they also wanted to break the barrier of women being perceived as clerks only and to show that they are also able to perform all other duties that men perform.
There were two arrests for possession of dagga and one person was also arrested for drinking in public.
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