By OBAKENG MAJE
10 December 2025- The police in Kimberley said Operation Shanela II aimed at enhancing safety and security during the Safer Festive Season. The operation was conducted with members from Kimberley, Galeshewe and Kagisho SAPS, the Tactical Response Team, Flying Squad, District Office, Pro-Active Policing Unit, Sol Plaatje Municipal Traffic Services, the Department of Home Affairs and the Department of Correctional Services.
The Kimberley police spokesperson, Sergeant Dikeledi Gopane said operations commenced with a parade addressed by the The Kimberley Police Station Commander, Brigadier Nicholas Mtongana, in his capacity as the overall operational commander. Gopane said a Vehicle Check Point (VCP) was conducted on the R64 Boshoff Road during which 48 vehicles and 65 persons were searched.
“Traffic enforcement resulted in fines to the value of R3 400-00 being issued. During the operation, a man (46) was arrested at the Samaria Informal Settlement for dealing in suspected drugs. The police seized drugs and money believed to be the proceeds of crime.
“Furthermore, unlicensed liquor outlets selling concoctions were closed in Platfontein and fines were issued. Ten undocumented persons were arrested and detained for further processing,” she said.
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