Long weekend cut short for 46 arrested for drunk driving
17 June 2025
The City’s Traffic Service, Law Enforcement and Metro Police Departments issued 47 910 fines and arrested 261 suspects during weekly patrols. The Public Emergency Communication Centre(PECC) dealt with 49 physical assault related cases on Sunday, 15 June 2025
On Saturday, 14 June 2025, Metro Police officers from the Camera Response Unit conducted vehicle patrols in the Cape Town CBD area which led to the arrest of four suspects for driving under the influence of alcohol. The suspects, aged between 31 and 42 were detained at Cape Town Central South African Police Service.
Metro Police officers arrested 68 suspects and issued 3 265 fines during patrols. Of those arrested, 17 were for driving under the influence of alcohol and 38 for the illegal possession of drugs with 13 other for charges such as property and contact related crimes and firearm related offences.
Law Enforcement counterparts arrested 163 suspects and issued 6 685 fines.
Traffic officers issued 37 960 fines and arrested 30 motorists during integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints and speed control operations in the past week. Of those arrested, 29 were for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Officers also impounded 162 public transport vehicles and executed 821 warrants of arrest.
On Sunday, 15 June 2025 the PECC recorded 639 calls of which 49 were physical assault related cases and 31 domestic violence incidents. Call agents also assisted with 19 motor vehicle (including pedestrian) accidents.
‘The number of motorists arrested for driving under the influence is a concern and remains a challenge on the roads. Drunk drivers pose a serious threat to a safe road environment and increase the risk of fatal accidents. The attitude of drunk drivers who think they will not be caught or simply don’t care cannot be tolerated. Our officers will continue to patrol the roads and arrest those who think they are above the law. We should all use the roads responsibly and respect other road users, ’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.
Residents are reminded to report criminal activities by phoning the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700 from a cellphone and 107 from a landline.
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City of Cape Town, Media Office
