
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
The most wanted suspects were arrested during a tracing operation on 8 November 2023. This comes after a tracing team from Roodepan Detectives, led by Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Mashodi, embarked on a tracing operation.
Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said, that 13 suspects who have been on the run from the police for attempted murder, malicious damage to property, assault GBH, robbery, Animal Protection Act, and contravention of protection orders were nabbed.
“The suspects have been evading court appearance dates and one violated court orders. The suspects were arrested at their respective residences in Roodepan.
They appeared in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on 9 November 2023.
Meanwhile, the Frances Baard District Commander, Major General Johan Bean, welcomed the arrests of the accused persons and warned those out on warning or bail to communicate with the Investigating Officers regarding court appearances.