By REGINALD KANYANE
4 November 2024 – More than 1000 suspects were nabbed during Operation Shanela between 28 October 3 November 2024. The suspects who include 42 suspected undocumented persons, were arrested for various crimes ranging from rape, murder, attempted murder, assault with the intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and common.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said this includes dealing in drugs, illegal dealing in liquor, possession of drugs, burglary at business and residential premises to driving under the influence of alcohol.
“Of the 1 487 arrests, 462 were apprehended as circulated and wanted during detectives’ suspect raiding operations. As part of the operations, 150 premises, 2864 persons and 1 308 vehicles were searched.
“Moreover, the operations led to the confiscation of alcohol, six firearms, 75 ammunition, 11 cellular phones, 21,6kg of copper, six vehicles and a variety of drugs and tobacco products,” she said.
Meanwhile, the North west Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, indicated that police will continue working together with other law enforcement agencies across the province, to ensure that perpetrators are brought to book. Kwena said they welcome the successes and motivated all law enforcement officers and role players to continue with their efforts in a bid to ensure that members of the community are and feel safe.
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