POLICE in Nelson Mandela Bay metropole are warning criminals to prepare themselves for a tough Easter as police and law enforcement will be out in their numbers ensuring that citizens behave themselves during the Easter period.
A zero tolerance approach will be followed against the abuse of alcohol, with a focus on public drinking, substance abuse and crimes related thereto.
Operations across Nelson Mandela Bay metro have kick-started and will intensify during the Easter week and beyond.
“Residents are urged to be mindful of the COVID-19 virus and that a third wave might be on our doorsteps if we fail to adhere to all the regulations as set out in the Disaster Management Act. Strict compliance will be closely monitored by police across the metro,” said Colonel Priscilla Naidu.
“Parents and guardians are warned that they will be charged in terms of the Children’s Act, 2005 if they neglect or abandon their children as it has been a tendency over the festive season especially at beaches for some parents to lose and abandon their children. Adults are urged to behave responsibly and drinking in public places is strictly prohibited. Anyone caught drinking in a public place will be arrested, charged and their alcohol confiscated.”
Drivers are urged to be extra vigilant on the roads as traffic is expected to increase as this is a time in which we experience a lot of vehicle accidents
Acting Nelson Mandela Bay District Commissioner, Brigadier Thandiswa Kupiso stated that the multi-disciplinary operations on a 24 hour basis will focus on high visibility of police and other law enforcement in hotspot areas.
“It is incumbent on every citizen to act within the ambit of the law and to report all forms of criminality. Your proactiveness and adherence will result in peaceful policing and a joyous Easter period,” said Brigadier Kupiso.
