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Media Statement
These operations focussed on regular stop and searches, roadblocks, vehicle check points (VCPs), high-visibility patrols including foot patrols, the tracing of wanted suspects, the confiscation of illegal firearms as well as visits to liquor outlets and taverns. For the period mentioned, a total of 10 suspects were arrested for murder, 12 for robbery aggravating (armed robbery), 8 for rape, 234 for assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH), 38 for burglary at business and residential premises, 79 for driving whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs and 113 for contravention of the Immigration Act. Furthermore, 35 suspects were arrested for illegal dealing in liquor and 79 for possession of drugs. Nine firearms, consisting of 5 handguns and 4 shotguns, were removed from the wrong hands and two suspects were arrested for illegal possession of firearms. The confiscations includes among others, 652 packets of tobacco products, 81 rounds of ammunition, 712 ecstasy tablets and two suspected stolen vehicles. The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the North West, Major General Patrick Asaneng, reiterated that the heightened police presence, more especially during this time of the year, will foster a sense of trust among community members, contributing to the ongoing crime prevention strategies of Operation Shanela. Ends
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