Easter Weekend Operations dubbed Operation Paseka kicked off on a high note in all eight policing districts across the Eastern Cape with the Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene visiting the roadblock on the N2 near Qaga in the Buffalo City metro today, 06 April 2023 as part of the operational tour to monitor all operations ahead of the busy Easter weekend.
The purpose of these multi-disciplinary operations is to ensure that all people within the Eastern Cape including locals and tourists alike are and feel safe during this festive period.
The roadblock held in Buffalo City included officials from Home Affairs, Provincial and metro traffic and SAPS members. The following successes were achieved:
– Twenty five (25) motorists were fined for various traffic offences ranging from driving without a licence to overloading. Warrant of arrests were executed on four motorists who immediately paid their outstanding fines. Fines totalling R41 300 were issued.
– Six (6) foreign nationals were arrested for contravening the Immigration laws.
– A total of 1 241 people were searched and nearly 500 motor vehicles stopped.
In the Sarah Baartman District, which has beaches, and is also part of the Garden Route, members from Mounted Unit are patrolling the beaches to ensure safety and security of everyone.
Lt General Mene said, “It is pleasing to know that most of the people that I interacted with at the roadblock, appreciated and welcomed the high police visibility. We urge motorists to be responsible on the road and rest if they are feeling tired so that they can arrive safely at their destinations. Road speedsters will be severely dealt with by law enforcement as they not only pose a danger to themselves but to other road users as well,” added Lt Gen Mene.
