| 2024/03/04 |
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Media Statement
POTCHEFSTROOM – Operation Shanela, with the focus on high density operations and keeping the province safe and secure, continues to be successful after 1154 suspects were nabbed for numerous crimes between Monday, 26 February 2024 and Sunday, 3 March 2024. 58 arrests were made for drug related offences, 31 for illegal dealing in liquor, 17 for driving under the influence of liquor, eight for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, 37 for burglaries, 53 for malicious damage to property, while 67 suspected undocumented persons were handed over to the Department of Home Affairs for further processing. On Tuesday midday, 26 February 2024, Vryburg K9 and Mahikeng Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU) stopped the driver of a Toyota Etios Sedan, in Moffat Street, Vryburg. The vehicle was inspected and it was found to be stolen during April of 2023 in Silverton. The driver, Makatise Joseph Khuabo (42) was immediately arrested and appeared before the Vryburg Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 29 February 2024 for being in possession of a presumed stolen vehicle. He was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on Tuesday, 5 March 2024, for a formal bail application. In another incident reported on Thursday, 29 February 2024, information received by Taung police was operationalized, leading them to a premises, where a 32-year-old suspect was found being in possession of an illegal firearm. Lesedi Nthutang was arrested and appeared before the Taung Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 1 March 2024. He was granted R500.00 bail and his next court appearance before the same Court will be on Friday, 8 March 2024. Arrests were also made for serious and violent crimes that included 10 for murder, 193 for assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH), 111 for Assault Common, and nine for rape. During the detective wanted suspect raids operations, 293 suspects were arrested, who were wanted on numerous charges. All suspects will make their respective court appearances in various courts this week.
Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lt Gen Sello Kwena, commended the police and all other role players for their continued collaborative efforts and said it will send a clear message that crime will not be tolerated in the province.
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