44 partygoers have been arrested by the police in KwaZulu-Natal over the weekend for attending a party which is not allowed under the level 2 lockdown regulations.
KZN police spokesperson, Brig Jay Naicker narrated that “on Saturday night, Winterton SAPS, SANDF, public order police and Okhahlamba Traffic Department conducted an intelligence-driven multidisciplinary operation in the Winterton central business district after information of a party that was taking place”.
44 people were arrested after the bust and 23 vehicles were seized.
The arrested partygoers were fined R500 each.
“A case for convening a gathering in contravention of the Disaster Management Act was opened against the convener of the bash, who was also arrested.”
“Law-enforcement agencies impounded 23 vehicles that were used by the culprits,” said Naicker.
KZN police commissioner, Lt-Gen Khombinkosi Jula used this medium to warned the public to stop hosting gatherings that contravenes the Disaster Management Act.
“Citizens are again urged to comply with the regulations of the Disaster Management Act as police operations intensify across the province,” he said.
