Durban Christmas shoppers duck for cover during police simulation

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Messages on social media claimed that stun grenades used in the operation caused panic.

A planned police simulation exercise at the Phoenix Plaza, north of Durban, caused panic when stun grenades were allegedly used.Christmas shoppers at the Phoenix Plaza in Phoenix, north of Durban, took cover as blasts went off on Monday morning.

However, it was a planned disruptive operation by law enforcement agencies.It is believed that the SAPS, Public Policing Unit, Road Traffic inspectorate and Tactical Response Team were involved in the operation.“It displayed the readiness of law enforcement agencies this festive season,” he said.“It was a simulation operation.”

 

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