Drunk bus driver caught in roadblock at Umvoti Toll Plaza
The roadblock forms part of KDM's festive programme and was today attended by a full complement of security stakeholders and police minister Bheki Cele.
A drunk bus driver transporting passengers was among those nabbed in a multi-disciplinary roadblock at the Mvoti Toll Plaza attended by police minister Bheki Cele today.
The roadblock, part of the final leg of the annual festive season inspection roadshow, produced some encouraging successes for law enforcement.
According to Major General Anthony Gopaul two undocumented foreign nationals, herbal medicines for which the carriers did not have permits, and several unroadworthy vehicles as well as some drunk drivers and unlicensed firearms were discovered in the days since the roadblock commenced.
Gopaul said they also searched for narcotics, stolen goods and contraband, but so far have not found any.
The roadblock forms part of KDM’s festive programme and was today attended by a full complement of stakeholders including Correctional Services, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the CPF, IPSS Medical Rescue, Hawk Security and air support provided by Budel Air Aviation.
“We are very encouraged if you look at the team of stakeholders here. All our partners, security companies, crime prevention and community safety entities and CPF structures are all involved, ” said Gopaul.
The roadblock was also embraced and supported by the surrounding community of Groutville
Cele, along with the national and provincial Saps management teams led by national commissioner General Fanie Masemola and the KZN provincial commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanzi, arrived at 1.30pm to inspect and participate in the roadblock.
Cele said so far people’s behaviour in KZN was reasonable, but expressed his concern about the abundant availability of alcohol and its role in incidents of crime.
“There are more shebeens and bottle stores than churches and schools put together. Once you find that kind of alcohol availability then you can expect more criminal activities,” said Cele, who also suggested that alcohol might be to blame for the high number of car crashes on our roads.
He went on to praise the KZN Saps for their response to what he called arrogant and brazen criminals who have been killing not only civilians but also police.
“The police, especially in this province, have responded appropriately and they should continue to respond. Criminals must know if they take on and go toe-to-toe with the police, the police should be the winners.” he said.
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