Obstinate owners of illegal taverns in Katlehong, bent on continuing to sell liquor without the required documentation, were revisited on Friday, by members of the EMPD.<\/p>\n
This came after a similar operation was conducted in the area, recently.<\/p>
Four tavern owners operating illegally were arrested and liquor valued at R105 000 was seized.<\/p>\n
The special operation was conducted between 7pm and midnight, and eight taverns were raided.<\/p>
Four were found to be operating legally, while four were conducting their establishments without licences.<\/p>\n
The SGA Tavern, on Sontonga Street, was found to be operating illegally and the 36-year-old owner was arrested.<\/p>\n
Various brands of 250ml, 330ml, 400ml and 500ml cider and several spirits, valued at R43 000, were confiscated.<\/p>\n
The 42-year-old owner of Smart Kitchen Fast Foods, on Sontonga Street, in Palm Ridge Extension Five, also ended up behind bars, and huge quantities of wine, cider, a few spirits and 750ml bottles of beers estimated to be worth R21 000 were seized.<\/p>\n
In Tsietse Section, at the intersection of Sontonga and Mnqandane streets, the 48-year-old owner of Ebhubesini Tavern was locked up for illegally selling liquor and cider; spirits and beers valued at R51 000 were confiscated.<\/p>\n
In Moriting Street a 59-year-old woman operating a tavern without a licence at her Martin General Dealer shop was let off the hook, as she was found to be ill, but she was given a stern warning to stop trading illegally.<\/p>\n
Three cases of beer were confiscated from her shop.<\/p>\n
All the arrested suspects were taken to the Ramokonopi Police Station, where they were detained, after being charged with operating taverns without a valid licence.<\/p>\n
They were expected to appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court, on Monday.<\/p>\n
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