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Police urge businesses to step up on security

Eastern Cape: Having launched operation Fiela Reclaim II, in Kwazakele Port Elizabeth on Friday, 9 February 2018, the Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Liziwe Ntshinga indicated that: “We, the SAPS will be stamping the authority of the State and that we will be re-claiming the space. Criminals who think that they have dominion over the SAPS must start running backwards as we are hot on your heels.”

Police are urging business in the Nelson Mandela Metro to take heed in ensuring the safety and security of their business and assets.

Police is appealing to the communities to be alert and to report anything suspicious activities or any new VW vehicles parked or been driven by suspicious people. Information may be afforded anonymously and voluntarily to Crime Stop 08600 1011 or SMS Line 32211 or D/Lt Col Willie Mayi on 082 697 5914 or to their nearest police station. All information will be strictly confidential.

Police is also appealing to businesses not to leave vehicle keys to their fleet with security officials. This is not the first case where vehicles were taken from depots. Proactive measure should be implemented as criminals come in numbers and overpower the security guards on duty.

The Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Ntshinga stated “that the investigation team has been working around the clock in an attempt to trace these stolen vehicles. It is evident that the SAPS cannot fight crime on its own and we can only succeed when it is tackled by a range of role-players which includes the community and business partners. I appeal to communities to come forward and not to shield or harbour these criminals who are threatening the peace and stability of our citizens. If we work together, we can solve many crimes and ensure that criminals are behind locked cells for a long time.”

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