Gauteng’s Crime Busting Unit hit the ground running. Photo: CrimeInSA/ Twitter
Lesufi’s Crime Busting Wardens invade drug territory [VIDEO]
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has applauded his Crime Busting Unit after taking down suspected drug dealers in the province.
Gauteng’s Crime Busting Unit hit the ground running. Photo: CrimeInSA/ Twitter
Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s crime prevention project seems to be headed in the right direction after the Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens were filmed taking down suspected drug dealers in the province.
VIDEO SHOWING GAUTENG CRIME WARDENS HARD AT WORK
A video has gone viral showing the newly deployed crime fighters apprehending suspected drug dealers in the province.
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“Gauteng’s new crime prevention wardens are making quick work of apprehending suspected drug dealers. Following the official launch of the crime prevention wardens programme this past weekend at Giant Stadium in Soshanguve, Pretoria.”
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PREMIER PANYAZA LESUFI BEHIND THE ‘GREEN MAMBAS’
Although it is early days, these wardens are seemingly proving their capabilities following the scrutiny about their fitness and ability to rise to the job.
“Let’s keep pushing! We know our task and it’s simple to keep Gauteng safe. First assignment well executed,” Premier Lesufi backed the wardens, now dubbed the Green Mambas.
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It is reported that R450 million was spent on preparing the deployment of the 4000 Gauteng Crime Prevention wardens whom have been assigned to keep the streets of this province safe.
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Lesufi unleashed these troops during a Pass Out parade on 29 April which saw the Premier declaring crime as enemy number one. These wardens were equipped with air and ground fleets to help them in eradicating crime in identified hotspots such as townships and hostels.
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KNOW MORE ABOUT THE POLICING STYLE OF THESE RECRUITS
In case you are not familiar about the responsibilities of the wardens, they are as follows:
- Ensuring police visibility at ward level, working closely with Community Patrollers to educate the public about ward-based policing.
- Forming partnerships with schools across the province to address criminal elements in and outside the schooling precincts.
- Providing the necessary support and timeous response to crime incidents in Gauteng schools.
- Eradicating “lawlessness” through heightened law enforcement operations and preventing incidents of illegal land occupation, which extends to the damage to state infrastructure.
