By AGISANANG SCUFF
25 June 2025- The police in Northern Cape said the Operation Shanela continues with unabated activities addressing crime in the ZFM District. The police said several actions including stop and searches, VCPs and crime awareness were conducted on 24 June 2025.
The ZF Mgcawu District police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said members of Upington Public Order Police, conducted drug raids in the Postmasburg area during which one suspect was arrested after being found in possession of tik, mandrax and dagga valued at approximately R 7 350.00. Masegela said a Vehicle Check Point was conducted by Upington SAPS focusing on the trafficking of illicit substances.
“Traffic fines to the value of R3 700 were issued to non-compliant motorists. Crime awareness on contact crimes was also conducted in the Paballelo and Rosedale areas during which pamphlets were distributed during door to door activities and engagement with the community during a stakeholder dialogue at Piet Thole community hall.
“Police Stations within the ZFM District will intensify their efforts to address and dismantle crime within respective policing precincts,” she said.
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