On Friday, the Department of Community Safety will donate vehicles and funding to the City of Cape Town’s Metro Police K-9 Unit. The Unit, which consists of 25 dogs and 23 handlers, has been especially trained to assist law enforcement operations in detecting narcotics, explosives and missing persons.
Minister Fritz said, “Our contribution in funds and donation of vehicles will support the Unit through a partnership between Provincial and Local Government. The resources will assist them in operations with Provincial Traffic and SAPS including operational costs and equipment.”
Date: Friday, 23 October 2020
Time: 13h00 – 14h30
Location: Somerset West weighbridge, N2
Media enquiries:
Cayla Ann Tomás Murray
Tel: 021 483 8550
Cell: 064 121 7959
Email: Cayla.murray@westerncape.gov.za
