Douglasdale police lead safety patrol along Jukskei River

The exercise was to survey the area along the river for suspicious activity as well as identify the potential for criminal activity regarding homes in the area.

Participants arrived at Douglasdale Police Station, were briefed by Captain Leonard Celliers and then made their way to Jacaranda Street in Olivedale. The operation took place along the Jukskei greenbelt opposite the Amsterdam complex, a five-minute drive from All Saints shopping centre. Participants walked along the river until they reached the Caltex garage alongside Jukskei Park.

“This sector, Sector 1 has experienced a couple of housebreakings and house robberies. So we’re going to go through the riverside to identify places where people can possibly come in, possible hideouts, anything strange that we can see, we report it,”

Celliers added that there were any suspicious items found along the river such as firearms, they would be taken to the station and stored in the evidence room. Thereafter, relevant tests would be run on the item.

He thanked all who were involved and committed to doing their part to help make the area a safe place for all.