Today, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers responded to a complaint about illegal borehole drilling activity at a property in Roodekrans, Roodepoort.
Upon arrival, JMPD officers, in conjunction with the Citizens Relations and Urban Management (CRUM) unit, discovered a borehole drilling operation in progress. However, neither the property owner nor a representative with the necessary documentation was present.
Crucially, the drilling company failed to provide proof of compliance with essential city bylaws.
During the operation, the driver of the borehole truck was arrested and subsequently detained at Roodepoort SAPS on charges of damaging infrastructure.
The JMPD officers impounded the borehole truck due to the absence of a valid license disc and number plates.
The following city entities were present and involved in the operation:
- Development Planning
- CRUM
- City Power
- JMPD
This operation underscores the City of Johannesburg’s commitment to enforcing city bylaws and ensuring the protection of municipal infrastructure. We urge all residents and contractors to ensure they comply with all relevant regulations before undertaking any drilling or construction activities.
