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Media Statement POLOKWANE – The weekly high-density Operation Kukula (Shanela), conducted from Monday, 17 March 2025, until Sunday, 23 March 2025, across Limpopo has led to the arrest of seven hundred and eighty nine(789) suspects for a range of serious offenses, including murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, rape, carjacking, possession of unlicensed firearms, and contravention of the Immigration Act. The operation was a collaborative effort involving strategic partners, including the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), Traffic Police, the Community Police Forum (CPF) and Private Security. Law enforcement teams executed the operation through high-visibility patrols, vehicle checkpoints, stop-and-search activities, tracing of wanted suspects, and compliance inspections of scrap yards and liquor outlets. Key Arrests and Offenses: ▶️ 06 – Illegal possession of unlicensed firearms ▶️ 07 – Illegal possession of ammunition ▶️ 04 – Business robbery ▶️99 – Contravention of the Immigration Act ▶️ 07 – Armed robbery ▶️05 – Rape ▶️01 – Carjacking ▶️ 01 – Residential robbery ▶️01 – Murder ▶️03 – Burglary (business premises) ▶️ 09 – Burglary (residential) ▶️ 19 – Assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) ▶️22 – Malicious damage to property ▶️ 06 – Illegal dealing in drugs Items Seized: ▶️06 – Firearms ▶️ 70 – Rounds of ammunition ▶️01 – Vehicle ▶️ 0.4 g – Crystal Meth ▶️0.3 g – Nyaope ▶️ 28 L – Alcoholic beverages ▶️ 5.6 kg – Dagga ▶️ R1074,00 – Cash ▶️36 – Dangerous weapons (e.g., knives) The arrested suspects have begun appearing before various magistrate’s courts across the province. The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has commended the collaborative approach and dedicated efforts of all stakeholders involved. She reaffirmed the SAPS’s commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring Limpopo remains a safe province. Ends
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