Gqeberha – Eastern Cape police are on high alert following threats of violence and intimidation against trucking companies in Gqeberha.
According to reports, Truck owners reported being warned not to operate on Friday or risk their vehicles being burned, allegedly by groups opposing the use of foreign drivers.
Police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge and Nelson Mandela Bay District Commissioner Major General Vuyisile Ncata condemned the threats, urging businesses to report intimidation and warning perpetrators that they face legal consequences.
“We cannot allow law-abiding communities and businesses to be intimidated in this way by being threatened with violence in order for such lawbreakers to have their way
“Saps wishes to discourage this type of intimidation. Saps and its security partners will be deployed in the affected area to stop any potential violence, and to ensure the safety of all motorists and trucks on our public roads in the Nelson Mandela Bay area,” Ncata said.
Authorities will deploy officers to ensure the safety of motorists and trucks.
“Saps is encouraging and urging any business that have been threatened with violence to come forward and open intimidation cases against the perpetrators.
“Saps also wish to warn any perpetrators using intimidation tactics that there are legal avenues, other than the use of violence, to solve issues that affect them, and any lawbreakers damaging the property of others will face the full force of the Law,” said Ncata.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
