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\"liquor\"

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Some of the liquor confiscated during the operation. <\/div>\n
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Drugs confiscated during the operation.<\/div>\n
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Over the past weekend, 28 February to 1 March, Stellenbosch Municipal Law Enforcement joined the South African Police Service in various special liquor and drug operations across the municipal area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several arrests for the possession of drugs and the sale of alcohol without licenses were made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drugs and alcohol confiscated during these operations include: 7 large bags of tik, 56 small bags of tik, 20 Mandrax tablets and 170 liters of alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Criminal cases have been opened against all of the accused. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Municipal Spokesperson, Stuart Grobbelaar, they will continue to work with public and private safety stakeholders to ensure that the streets are safe for children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If anyone suspect any illegal activity, including the sale of drugs and illegal alcohol, please contact the following law enforcement entities: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Municipal Law Enforcement:<\/strong> (021) 808 8890<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stellenbosch Saps:<\/strong> (021) 809 5000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cloetesville Saps: <\/strong>(021) 888 5940<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Klapmuts Saps:<\/strong> (021) 875 8000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kayamandi Saps:<\/strong> (021) 889 5761<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groot Drakenstein Saps:<\/strong> (021) 874 8000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Franschhoek Saps:<\/strong> (021) 876 8061.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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