Operation Shanela remains steadfast in its objective to reduce contact and violent crimes as well as all other categories of crime.
The weekly multi-disciplinary high density operation which commenced on Monday, 27 January 2025 until Sunday, 02 February 2025 executed in the five districts, resulted in the apprehension and arrest of 256 suspects and the confiscation of numerous items.
Actions and police activities executed during the operations included, vehicle check points (VCP’s), stop and searches, foot and vehicle patrols, compliance inspections, drugs and other commodities smuggling.
Several vehicle check points (VCP’s) and roadblocks were conducted across the province during which a total of 5226 vehicles and 13 155 persons were stopped and searched.
Numerous compliance inspections at second-hand dealers, scrapyards, recyclers, private security, firearm dealers, formal and informal businesses as well as farms were executed.
Operational successes achieved, included the arrest of 255 suspects for murder, attempted murder, assault, burglary, illegal dealing in liquor, malicious damage to property, driving under the influence of alcohol, robbery, rape, possession of dangerous weapons, dealing in and possession of drugs, stock theft and other crimes.
The police in their endeavour with communities managed to;
1. Raid and confiscate illegal drugs valued at more than R120 000 and intercepted a maroon/red Renault Clio with stolen copper cables and military uniform.
2. Arrest and seize drugs valued at more than R700 000 in Springbok.
3. Arrest a hitchhiker who jumped off a truck in Strydenburg with a bag filled with dagga.
4. Intercept a stolen vehicle in Danielskuil that was stolen at the JTG District Batlharos.
5. Confiscate dangerous weapons by several crime fighting patrollers including the Galaletsang Section patrollers in Mothibistad.
Detectives and crime intelligence tracing operations, traced and brought to book suspects that are on the police wanted list for evading court appearances and or contravention of court orders.
The Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola expressed her gratitude to all law enforcement agencies for the collective efforts and actions executed during this period.
She indicated that police will continue with their operations in stamping the authority of the state to ensure the safety and security of all people living in the Northern Cape.
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– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) February 2, 2025
