Operation ‘Okae molao’ conducted
The Operation started on the Barrage N1 and was in two folds.
THE BARRAGE.- aimed at creating a safe environment for the residents, the South African Police Service (SAPS) members led by Sedibeng District Commissioner Major General Zodwa Molefe, kick-started Operation ‘Okae Molao’ between Vanderbijlpark and Barrage police precinct today, January 6.
During the briefing of the members at the parade, Molefe who was joined by newly appointed Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) Executive Mayor, Sipho Radebe and MMC for Safety, Ndade Mokoena, said that the expectations of the role of the Law-enforcement agencies towards the society is very high. The Operation started on the Barrage N1 and was in two folds. The first was to focus on the N1 route North bound and the second phase mainly focused in areas of Vanderbijlpark and Barrage policing precinct.
Police spokesperson, Captain Teboho Lephoto said the main purpose of the operation was to focus on road blocks, searching of vehicles eg, illegal firearms, compliance with COVID-19 Regulations by motorists, and compliance with National Road Traffic Regulations and unroadworthy motor vehicles, drugs, undocumented persons and other illegal or suspicious properties.
