Man busted for illegally selling alcohol

The Northern Cape Provincial Police members acted on a tip-off that led to the arrest of a 63-year-old man illegally dealing in liquor, thereby defying the adjusted Level 3 Covid-19 Regulations. The incident took place on Sunday, 17 January 2021.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson Captain Olebogeng Twana says

“the suspect was found selling liquor from his house at an inflated price to the public. He had no valid liquor trading license or a license to operate a tavern from his house, situated in Newton Road, Beaconsfield.” said Tawana.

He indicated that crime prevention and adjusted Level 3 Covid-19 Regulations enforcement are underway in Galeshewe, Kimberley, Green Point and Roodepan to ensure that the public adheres to Lockdown Regulations.

Tawana added that in a separate incident, a group of people in Phuthanang were caught buying and drinking fermented beer and alcohol.

“The people were not wearing face masks and were ordered to disperse. The owner was slapped with a fine and the fermented beer disposed of. Public members are warned not to drink homemade alcohol, as the effects thereof can be dangerous. Enforcement and monitoring of Covid-19 regulations for compliance are continuing,” added Tawana.

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