By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
17 November 2024- More than 2089 persons and 4063 vehicles were stopped and searched for the multi-disciplinary high density operation, Operation Shanela, that commenced on 11 until 17 November 2024. The Northern Cape police in collaboration with other government departments, boldly approached priority crimes, such as firearms, murder, rape and robberies.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said disruptive actions included roadblocks, vehicle check points, high visibility patrols, and stop and search actions, which resulted in the search of 4063 persons and 2089 vehicles.
“Compliance inspections were conducted at liquor outlets, second-hand goods dealers, scrapyards and recyclers. In an effort to promote food safety, inspections were intensified at informal businesses and spaza shops.
“Inspections led to the closure of 18 unlicensed liquor outlets and the confiscation of a significant amount of alcohol. Drugs, dangerous weapons and money believed to be the proceeds of crime were seized,” she said.
Ehlers further said police together with community policing structures, reached out to communities to create awareness regarding tuck shop operating times, sale of expired goods, rural safety and school safety,
She added that communities are encouraged to share valuable information that could lead to the arrest of perpetrators and to continue aiding the police by exposing criminals.
“Information can be reported via MySAPS app or 08600 10111,” said Ehlers.
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