By REGINALD KANYANE
10 February 2025- More than 2141 suspects were arrested for various crimes during Operation Shanela, the multi-disciplinary high density operation, which commenced on 3 until 9 February 2025. The police across the Northern Cape province in collaboration with other government departments and law enforcement agencies, robustly and boldly addressed priority crimes including drugs, firearms, murder, rape and robberies and other categories of crime.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said disruptive actions, which also included suspects’ raiding by detectives, resulted in the apprehension and arrest of 241 persons across the five districts in the province. Kock said 10 996 disruptive actions, including roadblocks, vehicle check points, high visibility patrols, and stop and search actions resulted in the search of 5287 persons and 2420 vehicles.
“Compliance inspections were conducted at liquor outlets, second-hand goods dealers, scrapyards, and recyclers. Various community engagements and school visits were conducted during this period.
“Drugs, copper cables, home-made brew, alcohol, dangerous weapons and money believed to be the proceeds of crime were seized,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, expressed her gratitude to all law enforcement agencies for the collective efforts and actions executed during Operation Shanela. Otola reiterated that no one will be left behind when it comes to fighting crime as it involves the robust involvement and support of community structures.
“Communities are encouraged to share valuable information that could lead to the arrest of perpetrators and to continue aiding the police by exposing criminals. Information can be reported via the MySAPS app or 08600 10111,” he said.
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