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More than 580 suspects arrested for various crimes during Operation Shanela

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

More than 580 suspects were arrested for various crimes during Operation Shanela. The suspects were arrested for robbery aggravating, murder, attempted murder, assault with the intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and common.

The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said this includes dealing in drugs, illegal dealing in liquor, possession of drugs, burglary at business and residential premises, driving under the influence of alcohol and many others. Myburgh further said in addition, 22 suspected undocumented persons were taken in for processing by Immigration Officials. 

“Out of 325 suspects, 166 were wanted and nabbed during detectives’ suspect raiding operations. In one of the incidents reported on 29 June 2024, Ethiopian tuck shop owner (64), in Maboloka village, near Letlhabile, was robbed of cash and cigarettes by three suspects. 

“The police managed to trace a suspect and arrested him shortly after the incident was reported. The accused (24), briefly appeared before the Brits Magistrate’s Court on Monday on a charge of business robbery,” she said.

She added that as part of the actions executed during the operations, 128 premises, 1910 persons and 1100 vehicles were searched. Myburgh said the operation also led to the confiscation of alcohol, 3 firearms, fuel, cellular phones, a variety of drugs and 2 vehicles.

“The police in the province, working together with other law enforcement agencies, will continue to put suspects behind bars through Operation Shanela,” said Myburgh.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena commended the members and other law enforcement agencies for their ongoing collaboration and commitment to ensure the well-being of the communities through crime prevention and combating operations. 

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More than 768 suspects nabbed for various crimes during Operation Shanela 

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By REGINALD KANYANE 

More than 768 suspects were arrested for various crimes during Operation Shanela. The suspects were arrested for crimes such as for rape, murder, assault GBH, malicious damage to property, burglary residential and business premises, possession of drugs, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, theft out of / from motor vehicle and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 

North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said out of 768 suspects, 314 were wanted and arrested during detective suspect raiding operations. Mokgwabone said in addition, 44 suspected undocumented persons were taken in for processing.

“The arrests were effected during execution of various actions that included stop and searches, road blocks, patrols, vehicle check points, visiting and inspecting of licensed liquor premises, to mention a few. During the operations, goods such as drugs, 40 ammunition, three firearms, liquor and seven cell phones.

“As part of the operations, two suspects were arrested in Delareyville and Lichtenburg for dealing in drugs on 21 June 2024. The pair was found in possession of mandrax and crystal meth separately. The estimated street value of drugs is R7000. The police in the province working together with other role players continued with high density operations between 19 and 24 June 2024, to prevent and combat crime,” he said. 

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, commended all role players for their continued efforts in the fight against crime to ensure safer communities.

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More than 900 suspects nabbed during Operation Shanela 

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By OBAKENG MAJE 

More than 900 suspects were arrested during Operation Shanela across the North West. The suspects were arrested        for various crimes such as murder, attempted murder, assault with the intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and common, dealing in drugs, illegal dealing in liquor, possession of drugs, burglary at business and residential premises, malicious damage to property and driving under the influence of alcohol.

The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said the Operation Shanela will continue to ensure the safety and well-being of the citizens. Mokgwabone further said this became evident when 904 suspects were apprehended between 22 until 28 April 2024.

“A total of 374 suspects were arrested during the Detectives suspect raiding operations.  In addition, 43 suspected undocumented foreign nationals were taken in for processing by Immigration Officials.

“The operations also led to visiting and searching of 95 premises. Moreover, 2 622 persons and 1 477 vehicles were searched during various actions executed to ensure general safety,” he said.

Mokgwabone added that, in Potchefstroom, two operations were conducted on 26 April 2024. He said eight arrests were made by the police of crime prevention between 03:30 and 07:30 for shoplifting, common robbery, possession of drugs, fraud and theft. 

“During a second operation conducted by support services personnel, Provincial Traffic, Tourism, the Department of Trade and Industry and Community in Blue patrollers at a roadblock held at the Weighbridge on the N12 road between 09:00 and 11:00, 504 vehicles and 233 persons were searched. 

“Furthermore, seven second hand goods premises were visited and patrols conducted in the Central Business District (CBD), Bult area and on farms and small holdings (urban patrols),” said Mokgwabone.

He said the police confiscated seven firearms, 37 ammunition, 11 cellular phones, a variety of drugs, tobacco products, cash, and many others during the operation. 

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, commended all law enforcement agencies and other role players for their continuous efforts in the fight against criminality. 

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A suspected stolen Nissan vehicle recovered 

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Picture: A suspected stolen Nissan bakkie confiscated during operation/Supplied

By OBAKENG MAJE 

The police in Bojanala Platinum and Ngaka Modiri Molema Districts, arrested suspects for business robbery, theft of motor vehicle, possession of suspected motor vehicle, possession of drugs, illegal possession of firearm, business robbery and shoplifting between 20 and 22 March 2024.

North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said in Lichtenburg, a case of business robbery was reported after four armed men allegedly robbed a store of an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene with a grey Volkswagen Polo.  

Mokgwabone said the vigilant Visible Policing and Detectives members accompanied by an Administration Clerk, ended up at a certain house in Boikhutso Township, in Lichtenburg where Sibusiso Mahuza (25) and Kholisile Manyathela (46) were found and arrested.

“During the search, the police found and confiscated a firearm, an imitation firearm, 14 ammunition and suspected stolen goods. The pair appeared in court yesterday and were remanded in custody until 2 April 2024, for formal bail application. 

“In Mahikeng, K9 Unit members arrested two suspects aged 33 and 28 for possession of drugs on 21 March 2024. The suspects were arrested at Bradford Park Taxi Rank and Proctor Avenue in Golfview respectively. One of the suspects was found in possession of a pack of nyaope and the other with 172 rock drugs, all worth R7000,” he said.  

Mokgwabone further said in another separate incident, the police arrested a suspect (25) for shoplifting after being summoned to a clothing store in Station Road, Mahikeng, where the suspect allegedly stole three caps worth R1 400. He added that, in Lomanyaneng village, the same team of members, arrested a suspect in Setlopo-Utlwanang village for possession of suspected stolen motor vehicle, a Nissan 1400 bakkie, which was positively linked with theft of motor vehicle case reported at Mahikeng Police Station on 16 March 2024.

“All four suspects are expected to appear in the Molopo Magistrate’s Court in Mmabatho on 25 March 2024. In Boitekong Township, the Rustenburg Flying Squad and Phokeng K9 Unit members arrested a woman (30) for possession of drugs at around 00:30 on 22 March 2024. 

“According to reports, the police received a tip-off about suspected drug dealing activity in Mosentlha village, outside Rustenburg. On arrival, the police found the suspect who consented to a search, which led to the discovery of 17 mandrax tablets, 14 crystal meth packets, 24 Khat, one ball of Khat, 48 rocks and 15 nyaope packets, all with estimated street value of R7 100,” said Mokgwabone. 

He said the suspect is expected to appear in the Bafokeng Magistrate’s Court in Tlhabane on 25 March 2024, for dealing in drugs.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, thanked the police for their tireless and continuous efforts in the fight against crime to ensure the safety of the community. 

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