Picture: The police during roadblocks across the province/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
More than 13 foreign nationals were arrested in roadblocks that were conducted through five districts in the Northern Cape. The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Col Cherelle Ehlers said this was done to curb criminal activities along major routes throughout the province.
Ehlers further said the roadblocks were held on the N12 and urban areas in the Frances Baard District, the R31, N14 in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District, the N1 in the Pixley Ka Seme District, the N14 and routes through Grobblershoop and Lime Acres in the ZF Mgcawu District and the N7 in Springbok in the Namakwa District.
“During the roadblocks, a total of 2 527 vehicles and 4 617 persons were stopped and searched. Fines to the amount of R154 450 were issued for various traffic violations.
“Dwellings in the Namakwa District were searched and 13 foreign nationals were arrested. Equipment believed to be used during illicit mining activities were also confiscated,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, who led the roadblock on the N7 in the Namakwa District, commended the police and other law enforcement agencies for their commitment during the Safer Festive Season Operation.
She said their continued dedication to the prevention of crime is imperative. Otola further encouraged the police to be vigilant at all times and to adhere to police safety measures to ensure that they are operationally ready and safe at all times.
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