Mushrooming Shebeens A Concern In Old Naledi

Old Naledi location in Gaborone PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Old Naledi location in Gaborone PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Worried by explosion in shebeens, Naledi Police have issued a warning signal to operators who do not comply with the liquor trading hours. Some of the owners commonly referred to as bo ‘MmaSpoto’ in the area continue to violate the agreed trading hours and as a result the police vowed not to hesitate to arrest offenders.

Naledi Police Station commander, superintendent Oagile Bolane has raised concerns over the mushrooming and unbridled shebeens that he said need to be urgently tamed.  He said the situation is worsening, taking into account that almost every house has a drinking place.

“We are much concerned with the mushrooming of shebeens in this area. We have since established that shebeens fuel violent and serious crimes like rape, murder, assault cases to mention but a few.

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