Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) has received thirteen complaints of Robbery by drug users on Wick Street – Verulam within a week.
The complainants in all cases were robbed near the Verulam Post Office while waiting in line to collect the R350 Covid-19 Relief Grant. In some cases, the complainants were held at knifepoint and robbed of cash as they left the Post Office. Other victims were charged R100 for being pushed to the front of the queue and two victims have reported being extorted for a percentage of monies collected. Those that complained were intimidated by a group of five male drug users. According to information received, at least two victims were stabbed by these suspects. This has not been confirmed.
The perpetrators usually flee prior to Reaction Officers arriving on the scene.
Drug users rob Covid-19 relief grant applicants in Verulam https://t.co/gdAZ96vits#ArriveAlive #DrugUsers #Robbery #ReliefGrants #RUSA pic.twitter.com/DmynZGh9EH
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) April 30, 2021
