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Media Statement
KIMBERLEY – Operation Shanela, remains steadfast in its objective to reduce contact and violent crimes as schools are gearing up to start the 2025 school year. The weekly multi-disciplinary high-density operation which commenced on Monday, 06 January 2025 until Sunday, 12 January 2025 was executed in the five districts as preparations for the reopening of schools start. Actions and police activities executed during the operations included, vehicle check points (VCP’s), stop and searches, foot and vehicle patrols, compliance inspections, drugs and other commodities smuggling. Several vehicle check points (VCP’s) and roadblocks were conducted across the province during which a total of 2422 vehicles and 4780 persons were stopped and searched. Numerous compliance inspections at second-hand dealers, scrapyards, recyclers, private security, firearm dealers, formal and informal businesses as well as farms were executed. Operational successes achieved, included the arrest of 203 suspects for murder, attempted murder, assault, burglary, illegal dealing in liquor, malicious damage to property, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, robbery, rape, possession of dangerous weapons, dealing in and possession of drugs, contravention of the Immigration Act, stock theft and other crimes. The police in Kuruman, while executing crime prevention patrols, received information from the public of a wanted suspect who was seen walking in one of the streets. The members followed up the information and arrested the suspect who was allegedly involved in case where a security officer was shot with his own firearm. The police also confiscated large volumes of alcoholic beverages, drugs, dangerous weapons, fireworks and cash that is believed to be the proceeds of crime. The Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola expressed her gratitude to all law enforcement agencies for the collective efforts and actions executed during this period. She indicated that the police will promote safer schools initiatives during the Back to School Campaigns. The police will ensure visibility in and around schools, monitoring the carrying or storage of dangerous objects, and the possession or entry of alcohol or illegal drugs. She indicated that through robust community participation and support, the police’s actions and efforts will be strengthened and reinforced and appreciates the public’s efforts in fighting crime together. Ends
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