By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
11 November 2024 – More than 2570 were arrested for various offences during operations conducted between 4 and 10 November 2024. The North West police said with the focus on stabilising identified crime hotspots in the province and applying a multi-disciplinary approach to prevent and combat serious and violent crimes, police are working together with other law enforcement agencies to curb the crime.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the alleged offenders were among others, nabbed for crimes ranging from sexual offences, murder, rape, attempted murder, assault with the intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and common.
Mokgwabone said this includes dealing in drugs, illegal dealing in liquor, possession of drugs, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, burglaries at business and residential premises, driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of gold bearing material to illicit mining.
“During the operations, 301 suspected undocumented persons were taken in for processing by Immigration Officials. Of the total arrests, 372 suspects were arrested during detectives’ suspect raiding operations.
“As part of actions executed, 203 premises, 2 569 persons and 543 vehicles were searched. In addition, 131 licensed liquor premises, 72 second-hand goods dealers and 29 farms were visited for compliance inspections. The operations also led to the confiscation of 83 ammunition, eight firearms, three vehicles, a variety of drugs and assortments of liquor,” he said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, lauded all role players for their dedication and stamping the authority of the state to ensure the safety and security of all citizens during this period.
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