| 2024/12/29 |
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Media Statement
KIMBERLEY- Operation Shanela continues to enhance and strengthen efforts to curb crime as we approach the New Year celebrations. Actions were executed across all five districts in the province to address priority crimes in hotspot areas. In total 31 124 police actions and activities with the emphasis on high density disruptive operations were executed since Monday, 23 December 2024 until Sunday, 29 December 2024. These police activities included vehicle control points (VCP’s), stop and searches, roadblocks, tracing of wanted suspects, foot and vehicle patrols, compliance inspections and visits to farms and mines. During the weekly Safer Festive Season operations, 429 persons including wanted suspects were arrested for crimes such as illegal possession of uncut diamonds, illicit mining, murder, rape, illegal dealing in liquor, dealing in drugs, undocumented persons, assaults, malicious damage to property, contravention of protection orders, house breaking and theft, theft out of motor vehicles and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Numerous VCP’s (vehicle control points) and static roadblocks were conducted across the province on all national and secondary roads, during which 6368 vehicles were stopped and 16 988 persons were searched. Compliance inspections were executed at second-hand dealers and liquor premises. Mines, farms, formal and informal businesses were also visited. During the operations the police confiscated firearms, cellphones, dangerous weapons, large volumes of alcoholic beverages, mandrax, tik, dagga and money believed to be proceeds of crime. The Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola assured the public that operations will continue unabatedly during New Year celebrations and beyond. She reiterated that a zero tolerance approach will be adopted and the abuse and misuse of alcohol will not be tolerated. Crimes committed against women and children will be vigorously policed. Authorities will be on high alert at parks, taverns, social gatherings and pleasure resorts. General Otola also reiterated and urged communities to adhere to by-laws pertaining to the discharging of fireworks and illegal spinning as all perpetrators will face the full might of the law. Road safety will be prioritised and motorists are warned that they can expect to be detained if found transgressing the rules of the road. The authority of the state will be stamped down as we head into 2025. Ends
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