Molepolole Sees Rise In Homebrewed Alcohol Cases
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Batswana around the country have resorted to drinking homebrewed alcoholic beverages something which is giving police headaches and sleepless nights.
Molepolole residents after being denied their poison of choice, are now taking solace in traditional brews that have gained popularity. When speaking with The Monitor, Molepolole Police Station commander, superintendent Motlhaba Ramaabya confirmed the increase in cases of homebrewed alcoholic beverages in his policing area.
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