Officer Commanding Police in Lupane District, Chief Superintendent Edgar Dliwayo said the carrying of dangerous weapons in public places in the next three months is prohibited. The prohibition order was issued in terms of the Public Order and Security Act and those who violate them may be jailed for up to six months.
Dliwayo said the ban was effective from yesterday to September 25. Said Dliwayo:
As police we believe that the carrying in public, whether openly or in concealment, or public display of these weapons is likely to cause public disorder or a breach of peace. We have recorded a sizeable number of assault cases across the district which involves catapults, machetes, axes, knobkerries, swords, knifes, spears, daggers or any other traditional weapons. We have issued this order as we have recorded a number of assault cases in Lupane which involve these weapons. These cases are recorded mostly in mining areas as a result of gold rushes and drinking spots.
He added that police will intensify random stop and search operations and those found in possession of banned weapons will be arrested. Similar bans have been effected in Gwanda and Gokwe District.
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