Multi-disciplinary disruptive operation Operation Shanela in Bloemfontein CBD

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Mr Njabulo Nzuza, Premier of the Free State Province Mr Mxolisi Dukwana, MEC For Community Safety, Roads and Transport, Me Letsoha Mathae and the Provincial Commissioner of the Police in Free State Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane took command of various forces to conduct crime prevention actions focusing on undocumented person who occupy dilapidated building and block of flats in the City.

As the commander and the chairperson of the Provjoints, the Provincial Commissioner addressed the multidisciplinary parade after a briefing to the principals which was led by the District Commissioner, Major General AP Adams and Dr Donald Joseph, Head of Home Affairs in the province. During the operation 32 suspects were arrested for being illegal in the country.

One for possession of dagga, two Consumer Protection Act fine, three found with illicit cigarettes. A Television set was found abandoned and reported as lost and found, four pairs of handcuffs recovered from one building.

At about 14:00, members followed Intelligence led information to the back of a grocery store in Grobler Street and found illicit liquor and cigarettes.

Further information and search led members to the discovery of a consignment of drugs such as Crystal meth, Mandrax, nyaope and rock, worth an estimated R140 000, a foreign national couple was arrested for dealing in drugs, possession of illicit liquor and cigarettes. One illegal immigrant was found near the shop.

The operation continues.