BY Obakeng Maje

Zeerust Police in conjunction with the Provincial and Local Traffic Department  held a crime prevention operation from 15 till 17 June 2012 in Zeerust.

During the operation there was a high police visibility on foot patrols and stop-and-search operations. Six (6) people were arrested for possession of dagga and were charged R200-00 each.

Liquor outlets were also visited during the operation. Six (6) suspects were arrested during the early morning hours of 17 June 2012 for driving under the influence of alcohol, blood samples were taken.

“During the operation twenty-eight (28) suspects were issued with R200-00 fines each for crimes such as drinking alcohol in public, illegal gambling, urinating in public and failing to comply with the National Road Traffic Act” Brigadier Thulani Ngubane said.