| 2024/03/18 |
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Media Statement
FREE STATE – The multidisciplinary approach of Operation “Shanela” brought all departments and communities together in the fight against crime. With more emphasis on contact crimes, 163 suspects were arrested for assault, 15 for rape, five for murder and five for attempted murder. For possession of dangerous weapons, 18 suspects were arrested and 14 were arrested for burglaries. On Wednesday, 13 March 2024 at about 12:00 Botshabelo SAPS Task Team members operationally followed information about a suspect of car-hijacking who has been on the run since February 23. The accused was spotted and arrested at a house in Section A, Botshabelo. A thorough search was conducted on the premises and gold-bearing material (GBM) was found covered with white transparent plastic in the drawer chest. He was also arrested for possession of gold-bearing material (GBM). Two suspects were arrested after Bloemfontein flying squad members found Khat plant worth R2.4 million in their truck. Members received information about the truck and it was stopped near Verkeerdevlei. For drug-related incidents, 43 suspects were arrested, while 83 more were arrested during roadblocks and inspections by external stakeholders. Detective tracing operations are also part of the “Shanela” operation scope and teams managed to trace and arrest 503 suspects who were on their radar.
Operations are continuing throughout the province and countrywide, and community members are requested to exercise caution and patience when they are stopped at an official roadblock.
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