The Primrose police recently closed down three illegal taverns and confiscated thousands of litres of alcohol in the Makause informal settlement.<\/p>\n
During the operation three suspects, aged between 19 and 31 years old, were arrested and charged with dealing in liquor without a license.<\/p>
\u201cDuring a foot patrol in the informal settlement, officers noticed community members purchasing alcohol at three different addresses,\u201d explained Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey stopped at and observed each establishment for a while before entering and asking each establishment\u2019s owner for their liquor licence.\u201d<\/p>
When the owners were unable to provide police with their licences they were arrested, charged with dealing in liquor without a licence, and their tavern closed down.<\/p>\n
All of the arrested suspects were taken to the Primrose Police Station and were released on a warning after paying admission of guilt fines.<\/p>\n
The alcohol confiscated from the taverns will be destroyed.<\/p>\n
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