Cape town: The City of Cape Town’s law enforcement agencies have seized over 4,500 litres of alcohol in December, with more than half of the confiscations occurring in the past week. Officers also made 264 arrests and issued 52,520 fines for various transgressions.
According to South African Government News Agency, between December 1 and December 21, the City’s liquor pound received 1,942.74 litres of alcohol, equating to 4,201 units or bottles. By December 28, this figure had surged to 4,634.69 litres, or 9,838 units/bottles, as confiscated by law enforcement officials under the City’s by-laws.
In the past week alone, law enforcement officers made 155 arrests and issued 5,999 fines. During their operations, the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers recovered at least four firearms. Metro Police officers made 52 arrests and issued 3,166 notices for traffic and by-law offences. Officers also recovered a pistol, a revolver, an imitation firearm, and confiscated various quantities of alcohol and drugs.
A notable arrest included a 42-year-old suspect in Macassar found with a stolen vehicle after a tip-off on Monday. On the roads, traffic officers recorded 43,355 offences, impounded 156 public transport vehicles, and executed 951 warrants of arrest, making 57 arrests-50 for drunk driving, three for reckless and negligent driving, and four for various charges.
The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre dispatched assistance for 1,850 incidents over the past weekend. Medical incidents accounted for 40% of all calls. The centre also logged 119 fires, noted an increase in calls for assistance for 279 noise nuisances, and dispatched help to 29 motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents. Additionally, the Centre logged 132 assault cases, 59 domestic violence cases, and 19 cases of self-harm.
The public is urged to report emergencies or any suspicious or criminal activities to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre at 021 480 7700, providing detailed information such as the time, exact address, and a short description.