Constable Tsetse Silas Makeketa from Norwood with some of the confiscated items. Photo: Supplied
The Norwood police confiscated alcohol and cigarettes being sold illegally in their precinct.
According to Norwood Police Station spokesperson Sergeant Eric Masotsha, the confiscation was accompanied by an arrest of the seller. He said that police officers were conducting a patrol on 5 August when they came across the shop selling the substances.
“Constable Tsetse Silas Makeketa conducted the arrest. The suspect faces a possible fine or imprisonment for breaking the lockdown regulations which forbid the selling of alcohol or cigarettes,” said Masotsha.
Cigarettes confiscated by Norwood police. Photo: Supplied
Masotsha pleaded with members of the public to adhere to the Disaster Management Act and refrain from selling the mentioned substances as they will face the full might of the law.
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Naidine Sibanda is Bedfordview and Edenvale News’ senior journalist. A University of Johannesburg journalism graduate, she began her career with TEACH South Africa before moving into community reporting at Caxton’s Rosebank Killarney Gazette, where she rose to senior journalist and earned recognition in the FCJ Awards. She also worked as communications officer for the James and Ethel Gray Park Foundation. Passionate about amplifying community voices, Naidine looks forward to highlighting both challenges and achievements in Bedfordview and Edenvale areas.
