The City of Cape Town’s law enforcement agencies have confiscated more than 4, 500 litres of alcohol this December, with more than half of the confiscations happening in the last week.
Officers also made 264 arrests and issued 52, 520 fines for various transgressions.
Between December 1 and 21, the city’s liquor pound took receipt of 1, 942.74 litres of alcohol (4, 201 units/bottles).
By December 28, the total had increased to 4, 634.69 litres (9, 838 units/bottles).
City by-laws
The alcohol was confiscated by law enforcement officials in terms of the city’s by-laws.
In the past week, 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 and an imitation firearm. And they impounded various quantities of alcohol and drugs,” the city said.
A 42-year-old suspect was arrested in Macassar with a stolen vehicle after officers received a tip-off on Monday.
More than 40k traffic offences
On the roads, traffic officers recorded 43, 355 offences. They impounded 156 public transport vehicles and executed 951 warrants of arrest.
The officers made 57 arrests — 50 for drunk driving, three for reckless and negligent driving, and four more for various charges.
“The city’s Public Emergency Communication Centre dispatched assistance for 1, 850 incidents this past weekend.
“Medical incidents accounted for 40% of all calls. The centre also logged 119 fires – and noted an increase in calls for assistance for 279 noise nuisances. It dispatched assistance to 29 motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents,” the city said.
The centre also logged 132 assault cases, 59 domestic violence cases, and 19 cases of self-harm.
“The public is reminded to please report emergencies or any suspicious and/or criminal activities to the city’s Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700. And to provide detailed information such as the time, exact address and a short description,” the city said.
- SAnews.gov.za
