BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

NORTH West police said 32 people were arrested during the weekend in operation Fiela. The operation was conducted across the province since Thursday. North West police spokesperson, Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said the police will do what it takes to root-out crime.

“The operations were held jointly with Traffic and Immigration Officials in the policing precincts of Boitekong, Mmabatho, Lomanyaneng and Klerksdorp. The arrested persons include six that were suspects for assault GBH and assault common. Three nabbed for common robbery, seven for drug-related crimes, one for possession of a dangerous weapon and another one for malicious damage to property,” Mokgwabone said.

He said nine fines were issued for liquor-related offences, while five motorists were fined for road traffic related transgressions. “The arrested suspects are expected to appear in Mmabatho, Rusteburg, and Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court soon. The police seized liquor and dagga during the operations. More than 165 premises, 83 vehicles and 508 persons were searched.  The operations will continue and will be intensified in various parts of the province. The aim is to maintain stability and ensure the safety of the community during the festive season as part of operation Duty Calls – Fiela Reclaim,” he said.

-TDN

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