Thursday, March 28, 2024

Police raid bars to enforce compliance of Local Government Laws

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A combined Team of Zambia Police(ZP) and Council Police Officers raided several Bars and taverns in Mkushi District during an operation that aimed at enforcing compliance to Local Government Laws.

Mkushi Council Public Relations Officer(PRO) Mumba Mafwenko disclosed this to ZANIS that the combined operation raided premises that are said to have be operating beyond the stipulated time, as well as Trading without Licenses.

Ms. Mafwenko elaborated that six Bars were found to be operating beyond stipulated 22hrs closure time, during the operation that was conducted from 22 hrs yesterday to 03 hrs this morning.

She said that several other Bars and Taverns were found to be operating without Trading Licenses, whilst other offences included Under age Patronage as well as Noise Pollution.

She said that the Proprietors of these Bars and Taverns have since been charged a Penalty Fee of K450 for operating beyond the stipulated 22hrs closure time.

Ms. Mafwenko said that a similar Penalty Fee has been applied on those Trading without License.

She said that the Local Government Authorities would remain steadfast in its commitment towards enforcing the laws, adding that the more operations are to be expected.

She said that in view of this, it was imperative for the Owners of Bars and Taverns to comply with the Laws pertaining to opening and closing time, as well as the issue of Trading Licenses that could be obtained from the Council

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  1. While this is commended, the local government is seen to apply its laws selectively. In mind comes the street vendors who are also breaking the local government laws with impunity and nothing is done about it. Animal Farm?

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