By BAKANG MOKOTO
More than 600 suspects were arrested during Operation Shanela. The suspects were arrested for various crimes such as possession of drugs, for dealing in drugs, rape and assault.
The North West police spokesperson, Captain Aafje Botma said 11 suspects were arrested for possession of drugs, six for dealing in drugs, 13 for rape, 114 for assault with intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), 59 for assault common.
“Fifteen were arrested for murder, 46 for burglary at business and residential premises, 25 for malicious damage to property, 49 for driving under the influence of liquor and 89 undocumented foreign nationals were taken in for processing by Immigration Officials.
“During the operations and execution of various searches, 3 732 persons, 72 premises and 1 656 vehicles were searched. The operation also led to the closure of 10 unlicensed liquor premises and 91 licensed liquor premises were inspected,” she said.
Furthermore, Botma said the operations led to confiscations of liquor, a variety of drugs and seven dangerous weapons. She added that the High Density operation was running together with Safer Festive Season Operations.
The North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, thanked the police for their commitment. Kwena said the increased police presence during festive season will continue to ensure that the communities are and feel safe.
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