Operation Vala: 16 arrested, 32 fines issued, 49 bags of goods seized
By Thobeka Ngema
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Durban – Operation Vala – a two-day multidisciplinary operation in Durban involving various units from the SAPS, metro police, Home Affairs, Department of Labour and other stakeholders – resulted in 16 arrests, 32 fines being issued and 49 bags of goods seized.
The operation is to tighten security measures across the provinces through law enforcement operations and monitoring cross-border and inter-provincial movement to ensure citizens’ safety.
Joining the operation was acting Transport and Community Safety and Liaison MEC Kwazi Mshengu, acting SAPS provincial commissioner Major-General Thulani Gonya and his management, Durban district commander Major-General Vukani Mgobhozi and the eThekwini Municipality Business Support Unit.