Police have reinforced deployments at a number of areas on the Cape Flats after several burglaries, looting of grocery stores and public violence. CapeTimesSA lockdown
Cape Town – Police have reinforced deployments at a number of areas on the Cape Flats after several burglaries, looting of grocery stores and public violence on Tuesday.
“Meanwhile in Manenberg, large crowds took to the streets and broke into two wholesalers in the township, helping themselves to grocery items. "Tyres were burnt, roads barricaded and police pelted with stones. Three suspects aged 16, 18 and 20 were arrested for public violence,” she said.“Western Cape SAPS management is cautioning communities against criminal conduct. The police will not hesitate to take decisive action against those breaking the law.”Subcouncil 12 chairperson Solomon Philander said people’s livelihoods in Tafelsig were impacted by the lockdown and they needed to be helped.
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