# Acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia has warned that gangsterism is not ordinary crime but a threat to national security. Speaking in Cape Town, Cachalia also emphasised that the deployment of the military is not under consideration at this stage. Cachalia warned gang members against harming communities and attacking state institutions, stating that intensified anti-gang measures will be taken to restore stability and safety in communities:
Cachalia says gangsterism is a national threat [SOUND]
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