By AGISANANG SCUFF
31 July 2025- The police in Northern Cape said as part of the ongoing crime-fighting efforts of Operation Shanela 2, detectives from the Roodepan SAPS successfully traced and arrested 13 wanted suspects during a targeted operation. The police said the tracing operation led by Captain Teno Slambert on 30 July 2025, resulted in the apprehension of suspects aged between 18 and 52.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said individuals were sought in connection with a range of serious offences, including murder, robbery, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH), contravention of protection orders, domestic violence, obstruction of justice, and outstanding warrants of arrest.
Shemane said the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Frances Baard District remains committed to ensuring that those who evade justice are held accountable.
“Tracing operations will continue without interruption,” he said.
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