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Police shut down illegal pub, arrest suspects

Several undocumented foreign nationals were also arrested during the operation.

SAPS officers in KwaZulu-Natal, led by provincial police commissioner, Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, demonstrated the state’s authority during a multi-disciplinary operation targeting the Point area of Durban, Umlazi, and KwaMashu on Friday night.

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During the operation, which sealed off Dr Pixley ka Seme Street in Point, police officers shut down a popular pub that was operating illegally. Its manager, who is in the country illegally, was arrested, and liquor was also confiscated.

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There were also suspects who were arrested for being in possession of drugs and possession of a firearm without a licence.

In Umlazi, a suspect was arrested for obstructing police officers in the execution of their duties. Several undocumented foreign nationals were also arrested during the operation.

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