Police confiscated over 30 litres of alcohol from two enterprising motorists, who have since been arrested for contravening the Disaster Management Act.
Police conduct a roadblock on Rivonia road in Sandton, 20 May 2021. The roadblock is part of their O Kae Molao crime fighting initiative. Picture for illustration: Neil McCartney
Two motorists in Makhanda have been arrested for contravening lockdown regulations after Eastern Cape police discovered liquor in their vehicles.
The two were arrested separately during a stop-and-search operation along Queens Street on Friday evening.
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Police spokesperson Seargent Majola Nkohli said a 21-year-old woman had been found with 13 litres of liquor in her white Opel Corsa.
A second vehicle, a white VW Polo, was found transporting over 20 litres of liquor.
A 30-year-old driver was arrested.
The motorists face charges of contravening the Disaster Management Act regulations and are expected to appear in Makhanda Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
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