FREE STATE – A joint operation by Sasolburg SAPS and external stakeholders successfully made an impact when two liquor business people were arrested on Wednesday, 11 May 2022 in the Central Business District.

The first business person was arrested after her two shops were visited where bottles of counterfeit liquor and illicit cigarettes were found.

The second business man was arrested after the team visited his shop. Similarly, illicit liquor was also found in his business premises.

Liquor and cigarettes were confiscated and the two undocumented persons, male aged 38 and female 47, were taken into custody. The duo was charged for dealing in counterfeit/illicit liquor and cigarettes. They will appear on Thursday,12 May 2022 in Sasolburg Magistrate’s Court.

According to Fezile Dabi District Commissioner, Maj Gen Moses Makubo, joint operations are a good strategy to prevent and combat crime.

“Multi-disciplinary approach to criminal elements will send a message to criminals that we are squeezing the space for them in Fezile Dabi District,” concluded Maj Gen Makubo.

Source: South African Police Service