Situation Remains Volatile in Johannesburg CBD – Vision Tactical on Scene

Vision Tactical – 

The situation is deteriorating quite rapidly in Johannesburg’s CBD following a full day of violent protests and looting.

At this stage, an exact reason for the protests is unclear.

The situation remains on edge with police, JMPD and private security trying to bring some sort of stability.

An eventful day in the Johannesburg CBD for our team, but the work does not stop here!

VTAC Intervention, SWAT and Tactical Response Officers are on the ground in various potential hot spots throughout the night to assist @SAPoliceService and @JoburgMPD #JoburgCBD #jeppestown pic.twitter.com/k5YZspfsBX

— Vision Tactical (@visiontactical) September 2, 2019

Looting has been reported in a number of areas including Jeppestown, Malvern and Mayfair.

Police Minister Bheki Cele described the situation in the Johannesburg CBD as a national emergency and says additional forces will be deployed to the area.

Vision Tactical has already deployed additional Intervention Unit Vehicles and tactical response officials in the area to assist JMPD and SAPS officials.

[ VTAC ON THE GROUND IN JHB CBD ⚫️🔴 ]

Vision Tactical Units prevented lawless looters from ransacking a bottle store in Joburgs CBD.

THREE suspects were apprehended on scene!!

VTAC Units standing down with @JoburgMPD & @SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/Elh0pMwLpS

— Vision Tactical (@visiontactical) September 2, 2019

LIVE UPDATES FROM JHB CBD 🔴⚫️

Situation remains tense, foreign business owners are clearing their shops and leaving the area as violent looters run amok.

VTAC units on the ground monitoring developments. pic.twitter.com/UWHhHcpTD2

— Vision Tactical (@visiontactical) September 2, 2019

Vision Tactical Units are on scene in the Joburg CBD.

Enquiries:

Vision Tactical Communications [Mohamed – 074 772 333 3]

Email: [comms@visiontactical.co.za]