Picture: Suspected stolen goats in the back of the bakkie/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
7 October 2024– More than 1000 suspects were arrested for various offences during Operation Shanela across North West. A total of 7499 actions were executed from 2 until 6 October 2024, and that led to the arrest of 1004 suspects. The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adéle Myburgh said the suspects were among others, arrested for crimes such as 10 for robbery, 7 for murder, 4 for rape, 125 for assault with intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and 56 for common assault.
Myburgh further said 22 suspects were arrested for malicious damage to property, 30 for burglary at residential and business premises, 86 for possession of drugs, three for illegal possession of firearms, 31 for illicit mining, 2 for dealing in drugs, 27 for illegal dealing in liquor, 4 for theft out of/from motor vehicle and 58 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
“Moreover, 72 suspected undocumented persons were taken in for processing by Immigration Officials. Of the 1004 suspects, 394 were apprehended during detectives’ suspect raiding operations.
“During the operations, a variety of drugs, 20 cell phones, 20kg of copper, liquor, tobacco products, two vehicles and other items were confiscated,” she said.
Myburgh added that in Makgobistad, the police on patrol noticed a Isuzu Bakkie at around 3am on 30 September 2024, with a couple inside. She said they allegedly managed to stop the vehicle at Senobolo Section in Disaneng village, outside Mahikeng.
“Upon searching the vehicle, the police allegedly found 11 goats and the occupants could not account thereof. Hopolang “Boss Arrow” Mofolo (42) and Zinhle Shezi (32), were immediately arrested for being in possession of suspected stolen property.
“They appeared before the Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court on 3 October 2024, and remanded in custody until 9 October 2024,” said Myburgh.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, thanked all role players for their continuous hard work and collaboration to ensure safer communities.
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