Six thousand alcohol bottles were confiscated from Cape Town beaches during a New Year's Day operation by authorities. The incident began with an attack on SAPS officers attempting to arrest a disruptive individual on Fishhoek Beach.
Over 6000 bottles of alcohol were confiscated at Cape Town beaches on New Year's Day . The incident began when South African Police Service (SAPS) officers came under attack on Fishhoek Beach while attempting to arrest an unruly individual. The City of Cape Town responded by deploying multiple safety units, leading to the arrest of nine individuals, including two women.
Alderman JP Smith, Safety and Security Mayoral Committee Member, emphasized the importance of upholding national laws, particularly the prohibition of alcohol on beaches. 'By setting up vehicle checkpoints at entry to prominent beaches, officers are searching vehicles while also performing foot patrols along the beachfront areas,' Smith said. Technology has also played a crucial role in the City's crackdown. High-definition CCTV cameras and aerial drones enable real-time monitoring of beachgoers, the City said. This helps officers identify individuals attempting to conceal alcohol in inventive ways—such as burying it in the sand or disguising it in cold drink bottles. Offenders are issued receipts that specify the type and quantity of the confiscated items, along with a fine. Once the fine is settled, they can reclaim their seized alcohol from a designated pound by presenting the receipt. 'There will be many 'chancers' who already have bad memories of their alcohol having been confiscated on the beach,' Smith added
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