KNYSNA NEWS - A 48-year-old driver of a Toyota Hilux bakkie was arrested for allegedly transporting liquor in Knysna on Friday and charged with transportation of liquor, selling of liquor without a license and contravention of the Disaster Management Act (DMA) regulations.
The liquor confiscated from his bakkie, his house and his storage facility in the industrial area is estimated to be worth R17 000.
Police spokesperson Sgt Chris Spies said on Friday 22 January, members attached to the Eden Cluster crime combatting team conducted an operation in the central business district of Knysna.
“The police received a tip-off about a Toyota Hilux bakkie with a business sticker on the door, that transports liquor after orders had been placed for delivery on social media. This vehicle was latter spotted at Hedge were it was stopped by police,” he said.
A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of a few bottles of liquor and the driver was arrested for the contravention of DMA regulations.
“This operation proceeded to his residence as well as a storage facility in the industrial area, where more liquor was found. Liquor with an estimated value of R17 000 was confiscated during the course of the operations,” he said.
The suspect is facing charges of transportation of liquor and selling of liquor without a license.
Spies said the suspect will appear in court when he is charged.
“The sale and transportation of liquor during the current lockdown restrictions are prohibited. Similar operations to enforce these restrictions will be sustained. Perpetrators that continue to disobey DMA regulations and sell liquor under the current conditions will be brought to book,” he said.
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