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The swift action of AfriForum\u2019s Paarl neighbourhood watch and the use of the watch\u2019s new radio network recently led to the location of a hijacked vehicle in this Boland town. A total of seven members of the neighbourhood watch were deployed alongside three vehicles from the South African Police Service (SAPS) Paarl East station and one vehicle from the Paarl SAPS after an emergency call was received around 17:10 on 23 July regarding the hijacking of a vehicle on Bodal Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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According to eyewitnesses, the suspects lost control of the hijacked vehicle, causing it to come to a halt against a curb. After the crash, three suspects jumped out of the vehicle and ran onto the grounds of Bodal Primary School. AfriForum neighbourhood watch members, together with the Paarl-East SAPS, combed the school grounds and the surrounding area in search of the suspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vehicle\u2019s owner later arrived at the scene and confirmed that the suspects had robbed him of items of clothing during the hijacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AfriForum\u2019s Paarl neighbourhood watch expressed its appreciation to the Paarl and Paarl East SAPS and all stakeholders for their swift action and effective cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The case has been handed over to the Paarl SAPS for further investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new radio network, which had been installed only the day before, played a crucial role in the rapid mobilisation of neighbourhood watch members and the overall coordination of the operation. The radio network consistently provided reliable communication, enabling members to relay their movements and positions in real time. Furthermore, the operation confirmed that the network\u2019s efficiency is significantly higher than that of cellular communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the organisation, the successful initial operational use of the new radio network highlights the importance of reliable communication during emergency situations and community safety operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get involved with your nearest AfriForum branch today. Visit www.wordlid.co.za for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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