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New vehicles to help fight crime in eThekwini

New vehicles to help fight crime in eThekwini

To bolster ongoing efforts to curb crime and ensure increased police visibility, the eThekwini Metro Police in KwaZulu-Natal has procured an additional 146 vehicles to be added to their fleet.

The procurement of new vehicles comes after the city announced plans to roll out the Smart Policing System, which seeks to fast track crime reports.

eThekwini Metro Police spokesperson, Colonel Boysie Zungu, said the fleet includes 50 Volkswagen (VW) Golf GTIs, 29 Ford Rangers, 30 Isuzu bakkies, and 37 VW Polos.

Zungu commended the council for approving the procurement and for sharing the Metro Police’s vision of ensuring a safe city for residents, businesses and visitors.

“Further crime prevention initiatives will be implemented and will be announced in due course as the city prepares to welcome thousands of holidaymakers during the festive season,” Zungu said. – SAnews.gov.za
 

 

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Thu, 10/17/2024 – 09:40

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

To bolster ongoing efforts to curb crime and ensure increased police visibility, the eThekwini Metro Police in KwaZulu-Natal has procured an additional 146 vehicles to be added to their fleet.

The procurement of new vehicles comes after the city announced plans to roll out the Smart Policing System, which seeks to fast track crime reports.

eThekwini Metro Police spokesperson, Colonel Boysie Zungu, said the fleet includes 50 Volkswagen (VW) Golf GTIs, 29 Ford Rangers, 30 Isuzu bakkies, and 37 VW Polos.

Zungu commended the council for approving the procurement and for sharing the Metro Police’s vision of ensuring a safe city for residents, businesses and visitors.

“Further crime prevention initiatives will be implemented and will be announced in due course as the city prepares to welcome thousands of holidaymakers during the festive season,” Zungu said. – SAnews.gov.za
 

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