No alcohol allowed at beaches

GEORGE NEWS - George Municipality's law enforcement confiscated approximately 25 litres of alcohol across the beaches in George and surrounds between 10 and 18 December. No alcohol is allowed on the beaches - especially over the festive season.

The officers will be assisted by 30 beach monitors during the festive season to assist with beach patrols and bag checks. All beach monitors will be identifiable by reflector jackets or reflector bands, and carry identification cards.

The municipality encourages all beachgoers to assist the officials in ensuring that their day at the beach is a safe and pleasant experience. Neighbourhood watches, community police forums, George traffic services, provincial traffic services as well as the police also work closely with the municipality regarding community safety.

Any type of liquor is strictly prohibited on all beach areas under the control of the George Municipality which include Herold's Bay, Gwaiing River Mouth beach and day camp, Victoria Bay, Wilderness, and Leentjiesklip areas.

Confiscated alcohol

If law enforcement confiscates liquor from beachgoers, a notice of confiscation will be issued to the offender. All confiscated items or goods are handed over to the police for disposal at their discretion.

For any further information or complaints, please contact the law enforcement office on 044 801 6350 (07:45 - 16:30) or 044 801 6300 after hours to reach the standby team for by-law-related emergencies only.

Send complaints or related matters via e-mail to sprins@george.gov.za. The physical address of the law enforcement office is 25B Cathedral Street.

Confiscated alcohol