While I agree with Stephen that “The best crime-prevention in Observatory is
visible policing’’, particularly if this is supported by an active eyes and
ears informed community ready, involved and reporting all perspectives of what
is going on (both quite problem free areas and volatile hoy spots). If hot
spots are then well covered by ‘expensive’ security cameras that are well
monitored as evidence gathering and up to the minute on site info for well
trained and motivated security on the beat, with police backup available and
kept informed and urgent activities relayed to all escape routes, we would
tighten the grip on this rampant problem and quickly demonstrate that
OBSERVATORY IS NOT GOING TO BE THE CRIME AND DRUG LAND UP FOR GRABS TO ALL AND
SUNDRY ANY LONGER.
On the other had, I also agree with Stephen that if you just stick cameras all
over at huge expense, its hardly going to be effective and sustainable because
there is a disconnect with the place and the moment and the monitoring – acting
pattern is limited as people get to know how to dodge the surveillance system.
Regards,
Marc
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The best crime-prevention in Observatory is visible policing ... not expensive
security cameras. Regards, Stephen
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a.. Spate of Drug Dealer Arrests in Observatory by Woodstock SAPS - 22 to
24 April 2015 - 4 Updates
b.. Attempted Armed Robbery: Main Road - Wednesday Evening - 22 April 2015
- 4 Updates
c.. Is crime and instability not related to the way oureconomy is
structured? - 1 Update
Spate of Drug Dealer Arrests in Observatory by Woodstock SAPS - 22 to 24
April 2015 James Cowley <jamesobs...@gmail.com>: Apr 26 11:58PM +0200
A spate of drug dealer arrests were recently reported by Constable
Berry,
the Woodstock SAPS Sector 1 Manger for Observatory. On Thursday 22
April just before 8 pm a drug dealer, who was operating along the Lower
Main Road, was spotted by him and Constable Frank Ontong. The drug
dealer
tried to run away but was chased by them on foot. He was caught with 12
packets of 'tik' and immediately arrested.
Later, just past 10 pm, the two Woodstock SAPS Constables caught another
drug dealer who was operating at Trump Towers in front Ezithebeni Braai
Lounge pub on Lower Main Road Observatory. He apparently was found with
lots of drugs and tik on him, and subsequently arrested.
On Friday night at around 9 pm Constable Berry conveyed that they were
monitoring a drug dealer's home who operates in the Observatory area.
Later they entered and searched through the home but neither the dealer
or
any drugs were found. They subsequently managed to find the dealer on
Lower Main Road, searched him, but nothing was found on him. The club,
Ezitherbeni were later searched through by them for drugs but nothing
was
found there. He noted that SAPS will keep the pressure up regarding the
drug trafficking in Obs.
Soon after at 11 pm Constable Berry conveyed that they caught a Nigerian
drug dealer who was operating in Lower Main Road. They noticed his car,
pulled him over and searched the vehicle. They eventually found a packet
of 'tik' in a hidden compartment inside the vehicle's dash board. The
drug
dealer was arrested, and I assume, the vehicle was impounded.
The success of these arrests is contributed to Constable Berry and
Ontong
going around in an unmarked SAPS vehicle and wearing plain clothes
while on
duty. Captain Althea Jeftha, an ex Woodstock Officer and a former 'tough
roaring tiger' in Woodstock, having been transferred to the Cape Town
Drug
Squad a few years ago, is still on the rampant and often performs drug
operations in the wider Cape Town areas and in the Woodstock precinct
from
time to time.
Never the less, The ONW is proud to have Constable Mark Berry as ouur
Secttor Manger and his shadow, Constable Frank Ontong, doing the rounds
in
Observatory in their marked Police van or in unmarked vehicles, and
just as
appreciative to the Sector 1 SAPS Patrol vehicle Shift Staff who are
often
seen patrolling the empty streets by day or night. Thank you Woodstock
SAPS!
Frank Schuitemaker <fschuitema...@gmail.com>: Apr 27 11:17AM +0200
Well done Messrs Berry and Ontong for cleaning up LMR Drug scene, how
many
to go?
Also thanks for sorting out some of the rogue clubs and pubs.
Time for some of them to move far far away from Obs and serenity to
return
to our lovely village..
Natalie Leon <nataliehelenel...@gmail.com>: Apr 27 10:52AM +0200
Sorry about all the the typos, sent too early...
Natalie
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On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 10:51 AM, Natalie Leon
<nataliehelenel...@gmail.com>
wrote:
Natalie Leon <nataliehelenel...@gmail.com>: Apr 27 10:51AM +0200
This is very encouraging indeed. Thanks for keeping us in the loop. If
ONW
can support these police efforts in any way, e.g through local eyes on
the
roade tuype intelligencea nd quick communication via WHAT'S APP, there
may
yet be some way to turn the tide around.
Natalie
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Senior Scientist
Health Systems Research Unit
Medical Research Council of South Africa
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+27-79-501-2179
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On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 11:58 PM, James Cowley <jamesobs...@gmail.com>
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Attempted Armed Robbery: Main Road - Wednesday Evening - 22 April 2015 James
Cowley <jamesobs...@gmail.com>: Apr 26 09:48PM +0200
Constable Berry reported that an attempted armed robbery had taken
place at
the Barakka Cafe on Wednesday evening 22 April 2015 in the Main Road,
Observatory. The general dealer shop is situated between Station Road
corner and the Engen garage. The shop owner was apparently shot through
the hand by one of the four African males after which the criminals fled
from the scene in their vehicle, nothing was stolen. The shop owner,
unfortunately, was not able to check the vehicle which the assailants
had
used.
James
Natalie Poultney <nat_...@hotmail.com>: Apr 26 10:39PM +0200
I Live in st Michaels Road and just heard 2 shots fired. Sounded like
the shots came from the area of the Lion Bar
Natalie
Natalie Poultney <nat_...@hotmail.com>: Apr 26 10:52PM +0200
Soon after the shots I heard a lot of car doors slamming and cars
driving away at speed. It seems quiet now. Phoned 10111 and got through to
Woodstock Police. Reported the shots and the lady asked me what I expect her to
do about it???? I said that I don’t know what their procedure is, but at the
least could someone please do a drive by?
Please be careful out on the streets tonight.
James Cowley <jamesobs...@gmail.com>: Apr 27 12:11AM +0200
Sorry I read your email just now.
I phoned the Sector 1 Patrol Vehicle and the Woodstock SCS but neither
new
of the gun shots or any cars involved regarding your notification.
James
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Is crime and instability not related to the way oureconomy is structured?
"skoo...@intekom.co.za" <skoo...@intekom.co.za>: Apr 26 10:41AM -0400
Political forum? No
Political question? Maybe, maybe not.
Good question? No,Excellent!
Appropriate to the focus of this forum? Not specifically, either, I
feel.
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Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 10:56:42 +0200
To: obsnw@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [obsnw] Is crime and instability not related to the way
oureconomy is structured?
Thank you James - this is *not* a political forum in my opinion.
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