COP OUT

Gatvol Vrygrond mense slam SAPS' plans to fight crime as waste of time

- BY MARSHA DEAN

COPS have vowed to bring Vrygrond violence under control after meeting with gatvol residents yesterday.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) held a crime prevention imbizo to strengthen the relationship between cops and the community at the Ithemba Primary School in Muizenberg as mense are targeted by extortionist and live in constant fear of gang shootings.

Last Friday, three people were shot and two killed in Vrygrond, including a police officer who was on his way to report for duty at Wynberg SAPS.

Ward councillor Mandy Marr said that they have a crisis in Vrygrond and called for additional resources on the ground.

Police spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut said that they want to know how the community feels about policing in the Muizenberg area.