The suspect was arrested after officials requested that he produce his driver’s licence but instead he tried to give them a bottle of wine and R200. He is likely to face charges of bribery and driving without a driver’s licence. His arrest came as the police were busy conducting the Safer Festive Season Operations, launched recently by Police Minister, Bheki Cele, during his visit to the province.

Meanwhile, police management in the province applauded members of the public, including motorists for their cooperation during the multi operations in the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) District which include Kuruman. As a result of the operation, one person was fined for driving without a driver’s licence on Thursday, 26 December 2019.

Police spokesperson, Mohale Ramatseba, said police in that area held a joint operation in conjunction with the Neighbourhood Watch and members of private security companies.  Ramatseba says during the operation yesterday, searches were conducted along with a roadblock on the N14 road. He further adds during the roadblock all motorists were checked for compliance purposes in terms of vehicles' roadworthiness and drunkenness.

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