Shebeeners warned

POLICE at Keetmanshoop have warned that liquor outlet owners that fail to comply with the updated Liquor Act will face the wrath of the law.

The local Police Station Commander, James Nderura, accompanied by some unit commanders, met with the owners of shebeens and bottle stores on Wednesday to explain the Act. He said ongoing Police operations would be intensified and those failing to comply would be dealt with in accordance with the law.Anybody who contravenes the Liquor Act is liable to a maximum fine of N$4 000, a maximum prison term of one year, or both.He said transgressions such as operating outside legal trading hours and serving alcohol to children under 18 were common at liquor outlets in the town.Serious crimes such as murder and rape also frequently occurred in or near such establishments, he said.He said ongoing Police operations would be intensified and those failing to comply would be dealt with in accordance with the law.Anybody who contravenes the Liquor Act is liable to a maximum fine of N$4 000, a maximum prison term of one year, or both.He said transgressions such as operating outside legal trading hours and serving alcohol to children under 18 were common at liquor outlets in the town.Serious crimes such as murder and rape also frequently occurred in or near such establishments, he said.