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The Citizen
21-05-2025
- The Citizen
Alcohol seized over the past year in Tshwane undergoes massive destruction
Alcohol seized over the past year in Tshwane undergoes massive destruction To adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards non-compliance with the Liquor Act, the SAPS in the Tshwane district disposed of 6.4 million millilitres of confiscated alcohol on Wednesday. The disposal took place at the Tshwane Metro Water works in Pretoria Central, under the command of district commissioner Major-General Samuel Thine, and overseen by Brigadier Kushie Pietersen, station commander of Brooklyn SAPS. According to police spokesperson Captain Johan van Dyk, the alcohol was seized over the past year during various law enforcement operations. These include liquor compliance inspections, targeted raids, high-density operations, and the ongoing execution of Operation Shanela at all 36 police stations across the district. Van Dyk said confiscations occurred primarily due to violations of the Liquor Act, including trading without valid licences or operating unregistered outlets. 'The Tshwane District SAPS continues to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards non-compliance with the Liquor Act,' he said. He said the abuse and unlawful distribution of alcohol remains a key contributor to several societal challenges, including public disorder, domestic violence, assault, and other contact crimes. 'Alcohol misuse is often linked to socio-economic instability, placing an additional burden on healthcare services, policing resources, and community safety,' said Van Dyk. He emphasised that by removing illicit liquor from circulation and enforcing regulatory compliance, SAPS aims to mitigate the harmful effects of alcohol abuse and restore order in communities. He added that this approach supports broader crime prevention efforts and fosters safer, more responsible environments for all residents. Thine has issued a stern warning to liquor traders and restaurant owners to ensure full compliance with their liquor licences. 'We will not hesitate to act against those who violate the law. Non-compliant establishments will face fines, closure, and the confiscation of all liquor on the premises,' Thine said. He said that law enforcement efforts will remain ongoing across the Tshwane district to regulate the sale and distribution of alcohol, in line with SAPS's commitment to building safer communities. ALSO READ: MMC provides mixed results in Centurion service delivery efforts Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The South African
21-05-2025
- The South African
SAPS destroys 6 million ml of illegal alcohol in Tshwane
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane has destroyed over 6.4 million millilitres of confiscated alcohol, reinforcing its zero-tolerance stance on illegal liquor trading. The destruction took place on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, at the Tshwane Metro Water works in Pretoria-Central. SAPS officers, under the command of District Commissioner Major-General Samuel Thine and overseen by Brigadier Kushie Pietersen, Station Commander of Brooklyn SAPS, carried out the disposal. The alcohol was seized during year-long enforcement efforts across all 36 police stations in the district. These included compliance inspections, targeted raids, and high-density operations as part of Operation Shanela. Police made most of the confiscations after finding traders violating the Liquor Act. Offences included selling alcohol without a licence or running illegal outlets. SAPS has warned that illegal alcohol trading contributes to a range of crimes and societal issues, including domestic violence, assault and public disorder. Major-General Thine emphasised the need to address the socio-economic consequences of alcohol abuse which strain both policing and healthcare resources. 'We will not hesitate to act against those who violate the law. Non-compliant establishments will face fines, closure and the confiscation of all liquor on the premises,' Thine said. Law enforcement operations aimed at curbing the illegal sale and distribution of alcohol will continue throughout Tshwane. SAPS has urged liquor traders and restaurant owners to fully comply with licence conditions or risk losing their stock and operating permits. Police say removing illicit liquor from circulation is vital to restoring public order and fostering safer communities. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
