Watch: North West police shutdown illegal nightclub event
Well, we’ve got our ‘COVID-iots of the week’ prize sorted. These party-goers in Jouberton, North West put themselves at serious risk for the jol.
It seems that irresponsibility is spreading just as quickly as COVID-19 these days: Revellers in Jouberton, North West were sent packing on Wednesday night, after they attended an event at a nightclub. However, they broke a long list of lockdown regulations in the process.
Jouberton party flouts the lockdown
SAPS were called to disperse the gathering, after incriminating footage was uploaded online. The videos, which show dozens of people dancing like coronavirus isn’t watching, have spread like wildfire on social media. Both the event organisers and the customers were in violation of several restrictions, including:
- Breaking the curfew, which is in place between 22:00 – 4:00.
- Organising a gathering of more than 50 people in one place.
- Opening a nightclub, despite specific rules against these venues.
- No enforcement of social distancing or mask-wearing.
Watch: Huge nightclub gathering sparks concern in North West
A brief statement was issued by the police, who confirmed the details of these offences:
“The police in North West have acted swiftly on a video circulating on social media, showing what looks like more than 50 patrons breaking lockdown regulations at a night club in Jouberton, North West province on Wednesday.”
North West SAPS
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— MO (@Miss_MoTladi) August 19, 2020
North West numpties cause headaches for SAPS
Indeed, booze-themed criminality was in the air for North West residents this week. SAPS have also busted a bootleg alcohol racket in the province. The suspect was unsuccessful in trying to bribe the arresting officers.
“During an operation which included the execution of a search warrant, a pistol and 371 9mm ammunition were found in the house. In addition, liquor labels and various brands of suspected counterfeit liquor worth R380 000 were confiscated.”
“The suspect who could not account for the possession and liquor labels, attempted to bribe a police officer by offering him R6 000.00. However, he was charged for corruption. Investigation into the matter continues.”