PORT ELIZABETH - POLICE SEIZE LIQUOR WORTH R2 MILLION FROM PE SHEBEEN

Liquor is one of the contributing factors in the commission of many serious and violent crimes. The sprouting of illegal taverns and shebeens in certain areas is a concern for police therefore constant policing and liquor inspections must be enforced to curb this illegal trade.

The misuse of liquor especially in the Walmer location is a stubborn social ill which often results in crimes such as murder, attempted murder, rape, assault and assault with intent to cause serious bodily harm.

On Tuesday, 14 October 2019 from 16:00 until 07:00 Wednesday morning. 16 October 2019, SAPS Walmer held an operation in the G-West area with special focus on clamping down on shebeens and illegal taverns.

One shebeen was closed and liquor to the amount of approximately R2 million was seized. A female was charged for dealing in liquor.

Mount Road Cluster Commander, Major General Thembisile Patekile supported the clampdown and reiterated that the police will be carrying out similar raids in all station areas in the Mount Road cluster. “These sting operations will ensure proper monitoring of the taverns and shebeens.

The Liquor Control Board is with us during our operations to ascertain the legitimacy of these taverns. We will be coming down hard and fast on those who do not comply with the law,” added Maj Gen Patekile.