Law enforcement authorities seized a haul of Cape Breams and three undersized Carpenters (Silver Fish) with an estimated street value of R3,500 during a recent operation targeting illegal fishing activities.
Authorities continue to urge compliance with marine resource regulations to protect fish stocks and sustain local livelihoods.
Multi-Agency Raid in Zwelihle Amid Taxi Violence Concerns
In a joint effort to curb violent crime, multiple law enforcement units—including the Overstrand Municipality Law Enforcement team, SAPS, POPS, SAPS Anti-Gang Unit, SAPS Flying Squad, and SAPS Crime Intelligence (CI)—conducted targeted searches at three premises in Zwelihle. The searches, assisted by the K9 Unit, aimed to uncover illegal firearms potentially linked to recent taxi-related shootings. However, no firearms were recovered during the operation.
Crime Prevention Efforts Ramp Up with Stop-and-Search Operations
As part of ongoing crime prevention, the Municipal Public Safety Directorate carried out roadblocks and stop-and-searches at key locations, including:
Hermanus Taxi Rank
Westcliff Zwelihle
Hermanus Industrial – Mount Pleasant Hawston
A concerning 341 fines were issued for expired vehicle license discs. Residents are reminded that they can make an EFT payment and collect their disc within 4 to 5 working days from the Traffic Department.
To assist those unable to visit during the week, the Traffic Department will be open on Saturday morning, 29 March, for license disc collections.
Authorities urge residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with ongoing crime prevention initiatives to ensure a safer community.
