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*Police Statement On The 2019 Festive Period {Full Text}*

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> PRESS STATEMENT 6 DECEMBER 2019
THE ZIMBABWE REPUBLIC POLICE’S STATEMENT ON THE 2019 FESTIVE PERIOD

> The festive season is now upon us, the Zimbabwe Republic Police makes a passionate appeal to members of the public to observe the country’s laws as they conduct various activities during the period.

> Firstly, we implore motorists to observe all traffic laws and regulations as they travel to different destinations.

> Motorists are urged to plan their journeys and avoid travelling during the night. We also entreat public service operators to avoid over-burdening drivers by carrying out extra trips as fatigue will catch up with them leading to accidents.

> Overloading and speeding are serious offences in terms of the law hence we implore drivers and operators to be exemplary by being responsible on the roads.

> Drivers should avoid driving whilst drunk or driving under the influence of alcohol as this often leads to accidents.

> Drivers should check the road-worthiness of their vehicles before embarking on journeys. Police will not hesitate to impound all defective and unroadworthy vehicles besides arresting all those who flout the rules of the road.

> On the other hand, cases of unlawful entry and theft are likely to be on the increase during this period.

> We urge members of the public to put in place measures to ensure that their homes and property are secured. If travelling, at least a trusted person should be left at home and the Police can be advised to put the house under supervision where possible.

> Keeping of large sums of cash and other attractive items at home is discouraged as robbers may pounce on unsuspecting individuals.

> As we are now in the rainy season, we discourage drivers from attempting to cross flooded rivers as they risk being swept away by heavy water tides.

> Cases of drowning normally characterize this period hence parents and guardians should also monitor their children whenever they play near water bodies to avoid the imminent danger of drowning.

> Even travelling whilst it raining is discouraged as lightning can strike at any time. The Zimbabwe Republic Police will deploy officers to enable a conducive environment before, during and after this period hence any suspicious activities should be reported promptly to the nearest Police Station or police officer on sight.

> Anti-corruption teams will also be checking on illicit activities hence the public and the police officers are warned to desist from corrupt activities.

> Report any suspicious activities on the following numbers, Harare -0242748836, Bulawayo – 0292 -885479, 273547, Midlands – 0542-228636, 230837, Mutare -02020-64288, Masvingo – 0392 -62627, Mashonaland West -0267-2129049, Matabeleland South – 08428- 22834 and
Matabeleland North – 0281 – 35013/12 We also take this opportunity to wish everyone a crime-free festive period and beyond.

> [INYATHI P] Assistant Commissioner Senior 
Staff Officer (Press, Public and International Relations] 
To the Commissioner-General of Police 
Police General Headquarters

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