MEYERTON. – The police in Meyerton continue to build a strong relationship with members of the community in order to help fight crime and various issues faced by young people.
This was the objective behind the recent event dubbed ‘Holekane ka di thethefatsi’ meaning enough is enough with drugs.
The event was carried out together with various stakeholders including Midvaal Local Municipality councillors, Department of Community Safety, Department of Correctional Services, Agape Lerato, NICRO, SANCA, Jamela Rehabilitation Centre, Zebulon Rehabilitation Centre, Life Line, Alpha Trauma Centre and Kotulong.
Together, the stakeholders launched a war against drug and substance abuse in the Meyerton area through an educational session which aimed to inform residents about different services offered at by their centers.
Police spokesperson Constable Tlaleng Moloi says, “Families of persons that have a problem with drugs were provided with information on how to get them enrolled into rehabilitation programs. This is one way of assisting young people who are faced with drug addiction.”
Station commander, Colonel Victor Lepitla called on the community of Sicelo to work closely with the police in curbing drug sales, drug related crimes and drug abuse.
Following the event, SAPS Service Management together with councilors visited households affected by drug abuse to speak to families about the challenges they face.
They further donated food parcels that will assist families.
