By OBAKENG MAJE
16 June 2025- The police in Northern Cape said the law enforcement efforts to combat cross-border crimes between the Republic of South Africa (RSA) and Botswana remain steadfast with continued Joint Cross Border Operations. The police said between 12 and 15 June 2025, targeted operations were conducted across borderlines, including Witdraai, VanZylsrus and Rietfontein.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said several South African Police Service (SAPS) specialised units in collaboration with officials from Border Management Authority and SANParks, executed coordinated actions to curb criminal activities along borderlines. Ehlers said this multi-agency operation resulted in the arrest of two foreign nationals for the contravention of Immigration Laws.
“Fines totalling R6700 were issued for offences related to Road Traffic Regulations, drug possession, selling liquor without a license, and failure to brand livestock.
“Disruptive actions carried out during the operation included compliance inspections at tuck shops, liquor premises, farms as well as high visibility patrols along borderlines,” she said.
Ehlers further said during these actions, a total of 504 persons and 236 vehicles were stopped and searched.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola commended all involved agencies for their unwavering commitment to safeguarding the borders along the province. Otola urged community members to actively support law enforcement efforts by reporting any suspicious activities and criminality.
“Information can be shared anonymously via the MySAPS app or by contacting the Crime Stop hotline at 08600 10111,” she added.
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