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“Get your house in order or face arrest”, NMBM Metro Police warns tavern owners

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A 52-year-old man was arrested on Sunday, 18 February 2024, during a joint tavern compliance operation by Nelson Mandela Bay law enforcement agencies.

The operation focused on the compliance of tavern owners, investigating illegal electricity connections, stop and search for illegal firearms and narcotics and crime prevention patrols.

The suspect was arrested for operating an illegal tavern in KwaZakhele and all the alcohol was confiscated.

Metro Police Lieutenant Colonel Mlindi Mangwane said the arrested tavern owner was detained at the New Brighton Police Station after he was busted for operating the tavern without any legal documentation.

“The liquor which is valued to be worth more than R10 000 was confiscated and the electricity of the place was disconnected after it was discovered that there was an illegal connection. In that regard, a fine of R12 000 was issued by our electricity department. We wish to warn business owners against these criminal acts. They must get their house in order as these operations will continuously be undertaken. We are on a mission to make the streets of Nelson Mandela Bay safe again and that includes dealing with illegal taverns,” said Mangwane.

He added that patrons are also warned practice responsible drinking.

“The issue of drinking and driving is one of out priorities. We managed to issue traffic fines valued at more than R30 000 all because drivers are parking their vehicles illegally and obstructing traffic, others are driving without driver’s licences or driving unregistered vehicles. We appreciate the responsible business owners who conduct their businesses by the book and call upon all those who continue to steal electricity to stop this crime,” Lt Col Mangwane added.

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