Cops crash KZN party: 44 arrested and fined, 23 cars impounded

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Forty-four people have been arrested and fined R500 each following an event in Winterton at the weekend. Police also impounded 23 cars.

Durban - Provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker, said members of the Winterton SAPS, South African National Defense Force, Public Order Police and Okhahlamba Traffic Department conducted an intelligence driven multi-disciplinary operation in the Winterton CBD following information of a party that was taking place.

"Forty-four people were arrested and received fines of R500 each. A case for convening a gathering in contravention of the Disaster Management Act was opened against the convenor of the bash, who was also arrested. Law enforcement agencies also impounded 23 vehicles that were used by the culprits," he said.Naicker urged residents to refrain from hosting gatherings as they are in contravention of the Disaster Management Act.

All restrictions on inter-provincial travel will be lifted. However, international travel is still not permitted.Accommodation for leisure purposes is permitted and hospitality venues and tours will be allowed to operate according to approved protocols to ensure social distancing.Restaurants, bars and taverns will be permitted to operate according to approved protocols. The times of operation and numbers of people that will be allowed in any establishment will be limited.

 

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