In a statement issued today, SAPS Management expressed gratitude to the affected communities for their patience, and assured them that the closure of police stations for decontamination is necessary to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). According to the statement services will not be hampered as alternative venues and contacts are made available.

Meanwhile, the Bohlokong, Meloding and Memel police stations have been closed for decontamination due to confirmed cases of Covid-19. According to a statement by Free State police spokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Makhele, the communities serviced by the said police stations are advised that the Community Service Centres will temporarily operate as follows:

 The Bethlehem Community Service Centre (CSC) will operate from a caravan outside the police station. Captain Tshabalala can be contacted at 082 465 2788 for any emergency or assistance required.

Meloding CSC will operate from the Meloding Community Hall .

Emergency numbers that can be used are:

CSC: 072 038 3595
 Station Commander:  082 466 7097
 Visible Policing: 082 466 7007

Memel CSC will operate from detective offices at 9 Gen Botha Street in Memel.

The following numbers can be used for emergency.
 Station Commander: 082 466 8326.
 CSC 058 924 8805.

Statement supplied.