Festive season anti-crime operations kick off
HONEYDEW – Festive season anti-crime operations kicked-off in Honeydew on 22 November.
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Honeydew police took part in various operations across the Honeydew policing area during the launch of festive season anti-crime operations and safety campaigns on 22 November.
The Honeydew police’s Sector 3 manager Captain Karen Jacobs said the operations were to show a visible policing presence in the area.
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“We are here today to show the community that we are working hard toward a safer festive season for all, and we are making our presence known,” she said.
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Working in conjunction with security companies and the Gauteng Traffic Police, the police handed out crime awareness and safety tips to passing motorists at various busy intersections.
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Multiple roadblocks were also set up at strategic locations for the police to conduct stop and searches on vehicles to look for any criminal activity.
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Operations such as this will be conducted throughout the festive season in the area.
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The community is further encouraged to report crime and remain vigilant over the festive season.
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