By Obakeng Maje

Taung-With only two days before the long Easter weekend and the much anticipated high volume of visitors , the province’s Operation Paseka has started in earnest.

In the past few days in North West, the provincial visible policing unit, tactical response team, public order policing unit and the flying squad will be out in full force to enforce law and order.

The Department of Human Settlement and Safety spokesperson Simon Mmope said the operation comprised stop and searches, vehicle patrols, foot patrols and our traffic officers will be more observant on the roads.

“We wil more observant and our visibility will not be comprimise. We will impound any road unworthy vehicles that pose any risk on our roads” Simon Mmope said.

“The operations are executed to prevent and combat any wrongdoing in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for all road users, especially as we are approaching the Easter holidays” Mmope said.

The Department said hefty traffic fines will be issued to those who will be found to be in contravention of the law.

Department bought 16 new vehicles to add to the existing ones. According to the statistics six people has already lost their lives since last week. 

“Through the extensive visibility of police vehicles in the province, we will manage to curb the occurrence of drink and driving on the roads. This will minimise death rate.” He said. 

The municipal traffic will continue with roadblocks in support of the Arrive Alive Campaign.

Follow us on Twitter@Taung_DailyNews