Rampant crime high on the agenda at police imbizo in Atlantis – SABC News [Video]

Rampant crime and gangsterism were high on the agenda at the police imbizo in Atlantis on the Cape West Coast. Deputy Police Ministers Cassel Mathale and Polly Boshielo attended the crime prevention gathering.

Police say the purpose of the engagement was to find lasting solutions for communities affected by gun and gang violence.

Residents of Atlantis on the West Coast are appealing to the national Police Department to beef up resources at the local police station. The imbizo was held at Avondale Primary School where residents voiced their grievances and frustrations.

Community members say most of the crimes in the area remain unresolved due to incapacity. They have complained of rampant gangsterism and gun violence. Police say more resources will be deployed to the area to combat crime.

“We have the strategy that we have put in place, we are getting to the second phase of that plan where we …