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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
25 May 2026 – A crime combating operation was repeated at Orkney taxi rank, CBD and surrounding areas, including Klerksdorp, to address trio crimes, illegal immigrants, high density illicit drug hotspots, illegal firearms, targeted liquor outlets and scrap yards to disrupt criminal activities on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. During the operation, five search warrants were executed and five men were arrested for contravening the Immigration Act, Act 13 of 2002.
The North West police spokesperson, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake said a man (22) was arrested for drunk and driving, three fines were issued for selling counterfeit goods (cigarettes) and a fine amounting to R8000 was issued for employing an illegal immigrant. Morake said liquor and scrap yard premises were also inspected to ensure compliance with their operating conditions.
“The operation was successfully conducted by members from various units, including Provincial Anti-Gang Unit, K9 Unit, Tactical Response Team (TRT), Firearms Liquor and Second-hand Goods Control (FLASH), Crime Intelligence Overt Operations, Provincial Corporate Communications and Liaison, the State Security Agency, and Department of Home Affairs,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended the police for their vigilance, discipline and commitment in upholding the law. Naidoo said operations of this nature are critical to maintain order, protect communities and to ensure that all persons within the province are subject to the laws of the country.
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