By REGINALD KANYANE
A-30-YEAR-OLD man from Ikageng village near Taung has been arrested for suspected Methaqualone (Mandrax) tablets, Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) and an undisclosed amount of money in his possession during crime prevention operations conducted in the Kgomotso Policing area between 21 and 22 July 2022.
He appeared at Taung Magistrates’ Court on 25 July 2022.
North West policed spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi cluster, Sgt Tryphosa van Rooyen said, the station commander and police from Kgomotso Police Station were performing duties to ensure compliance to the Regulations of the Liquor Act, Act 27 of 1989.
“During the operations, the team managed to close two liquor premises, which were operating without having valid licences to sell liquor. At one establishment located in Shaleng village, liquor amounting to R70 000 was confiscated.
“At the second premises located at Losasaneng village, 50 litres of homemade beer were destroyed and 102 cases of different liquor to the estimated value of R15 080 were confiscated,” van Rooyen said.
She said both owners will face charges of selling liquor without a licence. The Acting District Commissioner, Brigadier Tshenolo Tlotleng commended the police, who were responsible for these successes for their vigilance and commitment.
Tlotleng reiterated that the police cannot achieve these types of successes without the support of the community, since the community is their eyes and ears.
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