By REGINALD KANYANE
30 March 2026 – The police in North West has made significant progress in the investigation of multiple murder cases following a successful suspect raiding operation conducted in the early hours of Friday, 27 March 2026, in Phokeng, which led to the arrest of two suspects aged 44 and 49.
The intelligence-driven operation, carried out at approximately 2am in Freedom Park Informal Settlement, was led by Phokeng Detectives with the support of Public Order Policing (POP) and Bidvest Protea Coin (BPC), which provided aerial drone support.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Anne Magakoe said the operation was executed in a controlled and coordinated manner, with police establishing a cordon around the target area and conducting simultaneous entry to minimise escape routes. Magakoe said drone technology was utilised to provide real-time aerial monitoring, enhancing operational effectiveness and officer safety.
“The arrested suspects briefly appeared before the Tlhabane Magistrate’s Court on Monday,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended the police for their swift and coordinated response in addressing serious and violent crime.
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