KwaZulu-Natal Saps Easter operations a success
Several road blocks and vehicle check points were conducted in Scottburgh and surrounding areas, combined with high visibility and intensified patrols.
Crime prevention strategies implemented by police over the Easter period produced great results.
This is according to Scottburgh Saps station commander, Colonel Ralph Ruiters who added that these operations will be ongoing.
“Scottburgh has an influx of holidaymakers over Easter and members of the Scottburgh Saps, assisted by Umzinto K9, are deployed strategically,” said Scottburgh Saps communications officer, Captain Adam Francis.
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Several road blocks and vehicle check points were conducted in Scottburgh and surrounding areas, combined with high visibility and intensified patrols.
A number of arrests were made for traffic-related offences and seven drivers were arrested for driving while under influence of alcohol. Searches for illegal firearms were also conducted.
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“Twenty-five illegal firearms, including pistols and homemade firearms, were recovered in KZN, and 207 rounds of ammunition were confiscated. Twenty-eight suspects were arrested,” said Lieutenant-Colonel Thulani Zwane of KZN Media Centre.
“We appeal to the public to report those who have illegal firearms, irrespective of who they are, as these are commonly used in the commission of serious crimes.”
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