Daveyton – Several illegal shebeens were shut down, expired foodstuffs and cigarettes confiscated and six people arrested during the Buya Mthetho operation in Barcelona, Daveyton, on Friday morning.
This was through a joined operation between the members of the EMPD and SAPS, spearheaded by the MMC for Community Safety, Clr Vivienne Chauke.
She explained the operation as a multi-departmental operation launched in February.
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“It is aimed at focusing on those contravening the City of Ekurhuleni by-laws, which include illegal electricity connections and taverns operating without valid licences.
“Since the launch of this initiative, a number of arrests have been made, illegal connections disconnected and expired foodstuffs worth thousands of rands removed from stores’ shelves.
“This is to ensure that the rule of law is brought back to the city,” she says.
Chauke says all seized goods were taken to the EMPD Springs precinct storage facility.
“Six undocumented people were arrested and detained at Etwatwa Police Station,” she says.
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