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Media Statement
KIMBERLEY – The ongoing Operation Shanela high-density operations were executed across all five districts in the province during the past week to address priority crimes in hotspot areas. The multi-disciplinary teams across the province jointly apprehended 266 criminals, of which 100 are wanted suspects arrested by detectives who have been evading police. The suspects were wanted in connection with murder, rape, assault GBH and illegal possession of firearms. Other arrests included possession of dangerous weapons, dealing in drugs, illegal dealing in liquor, murder, attempted murder, assault GBH, burglary, and malicious damage to property. Roadblocks, vehicle check points, as well as high visibility patrols were executed, whereby 7 429 persons and 3 276 vehicles were stopped and searched. Compliance inspections were conducted at second-hand goods dealers, firearms dealers, informal businesses, and liquor outlets. This resulted in the closure of 4 unlicensed liquor outlets. In an effort to promote rural safety, high visibility patrols were conducted in rural areas where several farms and mines were visited. Disruptive actions resulted in the confiscation of a significant amount of liquor, drugs, dangerous weapons, and copper cable. Several awareness campaigns and community interactions were led in the province to address priority crimes. In the Frances Baard district, Greenpoint, Pampierstad, Galeshewe, and Roodepan were visited to promote mental health, and child safety. Police in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District engaged with the communities in Tsineng and Kathu, where bullying was addressed at schools as well as awareness pertaining to the prevention of robberies. Schools were visited in Rietfontein, in the ZF Mgcawu district in support of the Women Against Crime campaign. Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Otola expressed her gratitude towards all Commanders, members and relevant stakeholders who contributed towards the successes achieved as well the communities for their cooperation. She encouraged all role players to continue with police actions and community interactions to ensure safer communities in the province.
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