Picture: The firearms confiscated from a murder suspect in Orkney/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
More than 200 suspects were arrested across North West during the High-Density Operation Shanela over the long weekend. The suspects were among others, 89 arrested for allegedly being illegally in the country, 36 for assault with intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), nine for assault common, 10 for driving under the influence of alcohol, 14 for burglaries at residential and business premises, 12 for malicious damage to property and four for murder.
The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said the police were called to a scene, where a man (52) was allegedly found in possession of a shotgun, which he pointed towards the police. Myburgh further said the incident took place in Orkney at around 12:30.
“He was successfully convinced by the police to put the firearm down. Thereafter, the suspect was immediately arrested for attempted murder. Furthermore, the suspect informed the police that he shot his wife (50). Upon arrival at the nearby house, the body of his wife was found on a sofa with a gunshot wound to her head.
“She was declared dead by Emergency Medical and Rescue Services (EMRS). The suspect will appear before the Orkney Magistrate’s Court on a charge of murder on Tuesday. The police seized a total of 7 firearms from the murder suspect,” she said.
Myburgh added that, Operation Shanela further led to the search of 2765 persons, 1678 vehicles, 56 premises, and the closure of 13 unlicensed liquor premises. She said a variety of drugs, ammunition, counterfeit goods, and a firearm were seized.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena said the police will continue to focus and intensify operations on detecting and tracing illegal firearms to remove them off the streets to ensure the safety and security of all communities.
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