By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
6 October 2024- More 166 suspects were nabbed during the unabated efforts of a multi-disciplinary high density operation. The disruptive actions conducted across the five districts in Northern Cape, included numerous stop and searches of vehicles and persons at vehicle checkpoints and roadblocks.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said 166 suspects were arrested for various criminal activities such as assault, robbery, theft, malicious damage to property, house breaking, theft and contravening of court orders.
Kock said numerous actions were executed, including visits to farms and mines, as well as compliance inspections were conducted.
“Collectively, 128 second-hand dealers and liquor premises were visited, as well as formal and informal businesses. This resulted in the closure of unlicensed liquor premises and the confiscation of large amounts of alcoholic beverages and home-made brew.
“Confiscations during the actions included 2 firearms, ammunition, copper cable, a vehicle, dangerous weapons, drugs, and cash believed to be the proceeds of crime,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended and appreciated the police, external role players, and community members who played a pivotal role in combating crime. Otola also reiterated that they will continue adopting the “all hands on deck” approach by leaving no one behind.
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