BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

THE Operation Fiela continued to yield results across the province. Twenty two people were arrested for various crimes over the weekend.

North West police conducted searches in Rustenburg and Mahikeng since Thursday until yesterday (Sunday).

Provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said: “The operation was to ensure safety among the communities during festive season. We have arrested 12 suspects for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, 5 for assault common, one for common robbery, 3 for malicious damage to property and one for burglary. The participation of other role players was the department of agriculture.

“Two motorists were also issued with fines for contravention of the Road Traffic Act. Eleven fines were issued for contravention of Fertilizers, Farm Feeds Agricultural Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947). The suspects were found in possession and selling of unregistered agricultural products, mainly fertilizers.” Mokgwabone said.

The police searched 81 premises, 121 vehicles and 396 persons. The suspects appeared before Mahikeng and Rustenburg Magistrate’s Courts respectively on Monday.

Mokgwabone said the operations will continue in various parts of the province under operation “Fiela- Reclaim”. He said they want to maintain stability and ensure the safety of the community during this period.

 -TDN

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