Pretoria – The Police will intensify their efforts to fight drug and substance abuse in Soshanguve and the surrounding area, says President Jacob Zuma.
“Drug abuse perpetuates crime … addicts commit more crimes, robberies, break-ins and so on to sustain their addictions.
“Due to the demand that is not subsiding, drug syndicates proliferate, infiltrating even law enforcement agencies. The police will need the support of communities to fight drugs and substance abuse in this area,” he said.
President Zuma was speaking during his annual address to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) sitting, in Soshanguve, on Friday.
The President assured residents that operational crime fighting issues raised such as the challenges at Ga-Rankuwa Police station and the magistrate court, regarding the escape of detainees were being addressed.
He said towards the east in Kameeldrift, the police were intensifying their fight against crime, which also includes rhino poaching.
“Dube police station in Winterveldt will also improve patrols in the areas which have been identified as crime hot spots. My mentioning of these areas and issues demonstrates the power of the NCOP.
“It makes all of us to focus at community levels and deal with issues that affect people directly. We should continue working together to make our communities safe,” he said.
