Members from the Bekkersdal SAPS crime prevention unit joined by the Rand west city traffic police conducted a roadblock along the N12 in a bid to raise awareness on hijackings and rape that are still happening along that route.
Motorist were informed about the dangers of stopping unnecessary on the road to relieve themselves or offering lifts to hitch hikers. They were further sensitized about the rapes that were committed in the open veld near the filing station.
The Station Commander Colonel Matamela later graced the operation with her presence also rolled up her sleeves in support of this initiative.
A total of 1500 pamphlets of safety tips and two traffic fines to the value of One thousand five hundred (R1500) were also issued.