496 arrested in Limpopo for violating NYE lockdown regulations



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The province’s police carried out the arrests during the intense operations that took place from Thursday, December 31, 2020 until the morning of January 1, in the five districts of the province.

JOHANNESBURG – Nearly 500 people were arrested in just one day in Limpopo for violating lockdown regulations.

The province’s police carried out the arrests during the intense operations that took place from Thursday, December 31, 2020 until the morning of January 1, in the five districts of the province.

In the Waterburg district, 149 people were arrested, 4 in Mopani, 146 in Capricorn, 59 in Sekhukhune and 138 in Vhembe.

Some of the suspects were arrested for crimes such as not wearing masks in public places, not confining themselves to their places of residence during the curfew, using fireworks in prohibited places and others for dispensing, transporting alcohol and consuming alcohol in public.

The Acting Provincial Police Commissioner in Limpopo, Major General Jan Scheepers, thanked community members for generally behaving in accordance with the Disaster Management Act regulations, even when celebrating the new year.

“This behavior will strengthen and maintain the strong relationship that already exists between the community and the police. I also want to thank all the law enforcement officers for having a sleepless night to ensure that they all complied with these regulations, ”said General Scheepers.

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