Beachgoers with liquor worth R10 000 sent away in one day

GEORGE NEWS - George Municipality is taking a firm stand on its policy of zero tolerance of alcohol on local beaches. Last Sunday alone, beachgoers who wanted to bring alcohol to beach areas were sent away.

The total value of the liquor involved was more than R10 000.

According to Law Enforcement Chief Richard von Willingh, people tried to bring a total of 332,3 litres of various kinds of liquor to the approximate value of R10 129 onto the beaches on Sunday 19 December. Alcohol would have been confiscated if the offenders did not leave the beach area.

Beachgoers should take note that no drinking is allowed at beaches, any open spaces or car parks, be it in-or outside vehicles. Law Enforcement has no tolerance for any person who wants to enter the beach areas under the influence of alcohol, try to enter the beaches with liquor, or use alcohol at beaches..

Some of the liquor that beachgoers tried to smuggle onto the beach areas.

"We will not hesitate to prosecute people and/or confiscate their liquor if they do not comply with the municipal by-laws," said Von Willingh.

George Municipality will strictly enforce its policy that no alcohol is allowed on our beaches. The municipality appointed 30 beach monitors to assist with beach patrols and bag searches.

"We encourage all beachgoers to assist our 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 with regards to community safety," said Von Willingh.

"Alcohol is strictly prohibited on all beach areas under the control of the George Municipality. This includes Herold's Bay, Gwaiing River Mouth, Victoria Bay, Wilderness, and the Leentjiesklip area.

Alcohol is strictly prohibited on all beach areas under the control of the George Municipality.