By OBAKENG MAJE

The Northern Cape police said a multi disciplinary operation conducted in the Greater Kimberley area continues to clamp down crime. The Operation Shanela was conducted by the police from Galeshewe, Kagisho, Roodepan, Kimberley , Public Order Police, Border Police, Provincial Visible Police, Flying Squad, Search and Rescue, Traffic, Sol Plaatje Municipal Peace Officers, and Environmental Health.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Dikeledi Gopane said the operation commenced with a parade conducted by Kimberley SAPS Station Commander, Brigadier Nicholas Mtongana as the operational commander and Brigadier Monica Sibili of Operational Response Services.

She said Brigadier Simon Bopape from Firearms, Liquor and Second Hand Goods (FLASH) Head Office also participated in the operation.

“A number of Vehicle Check Points (VCPs) were conducted in Kagisho, Roodepan and Galeshewe, where 1713 persons were searched, 491 vehicles stopped and searched, 83 traffic fines valued at R61100 issued, four warrants of arrest valued at R8000 issued and one firearm checked.

“Brigadier Bopape visited local tuckshops for compliance inspections with the Sol Plaatje Municipal Peace Officers and health inspectors. Five tuckshops were closed down for non-compliance and two fines to the value of R3000 were issued,” said Gopane.

She further said during the second phase, Frances Baard District Police Commissioner, Major General Johan Bean, joined the operation during which high visibility and blue light patrols were conducted in the Kimberley area, including foot patrols in the Central Business District (CBD) and at the Malls.

Gopane added that, the operations will continue beyond the festive season.

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