Picture: The suspected stolen sheep recovered/Generic
By OBAKENG MAJE
Four suspects were arrested for allegedly transporting 79 suspected stolen sheep worth R240 000 along N14 road, just outside Olifantshoek on 1 March 2024. It is alleged that the sheep were stolen in Upington.
The ZF Mgcawu District Police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said, the suspects were arrested during various activities that were conducted in Postmasburg to address crime, create awareness and build a sound relationship between the police and the community.
She further said the members of ZFM District Proactive policing along with the Community Policing Forum (CPF) chairperson, Clement Baai, kicked the day off by visiting Ratang Thuto High School, where 196 pupils were searched in the presence of the police and unauthorised items were confiscated.
Masegela added that, Operation Shanela High Visibility duties initiated by the Provincial Head of Proactive Policing, Brigadier Irene Kopeledi, together with the ZF Mgcawu District Commissioner, Brigadier Monica Sebili and the Station Commissioner of Upington, Brigadier Peet Coetzee, were conducted in the Greater Postmasburg.
“Kopeledi, during her address during the parade said, she wants to see all members actively taking part in all actions to ensure that all boots are on the ground. The duties targeted the hotspot areas of Postdene, Newtown Maranteng, Boichoko, Greenfield and the CBD, where six drug houses were searched.
“Eight liquor outlet compliance inspections were conducted of which one received non-compliance notice. The members continued with blue light patrols and foot patrols at all areas, where 157 persons were stopped and searched,” said Masegela.
She said Sebili appreciated all forces that made the operation successful and encouraged the police to stay firm and consistent in addressing crime.
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