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Media Statement ZWELITSHA – The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the Eastern Cape, Major General Zithulele Dladla, commended the work of all the law enforcement agencies from traffic officers to officials from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment for the sterling work which led to recovery of abalone units valued over R 3.3 million rands during disruptive operations that were conducted in the Eastern Cape Province last week. For the period between 24 to 30 June 2024, police in partnership with other law enforcement agencies arrested a total of 824 suspects for crimes ranging from contravention of the Marine Living Resources Act (possession and transportation of abalone) to dealing in illicit drugs. For the same period, a total of 58 989 disruptive operations were conducted from Shanela to Paseka operations. Operation Paseka confiscated abalone units valued R3.3 million rands, a total of 16 unlicensed firearms were seized, and 11 motorists were nabbed for drunk driving.
Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Zithulele Dladla commended the foot soldiers for their efforts, and in ensuring the safety and security of our communities, and simultaneously the protection of endangered species. “Operation Shanela is gaining momentum and criminals were not give the space to carry out their devious deeds,” added Major Gen Dladla.
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