Operation Shanela, the weekly multi-disciplinary high density operation which commenced from Monday, 18 March 2024 until Sunday, 24 March 2024 with a focus on the reduction of contact and violent crimes in crime hotspots.
Actions and police activities executed during the disruptive actions included, vehicle check points (VCP’s), stop and searches, foot and vehicle patrols, compliance inspections, smuggling of drugs and other commodities.
Vehicle check points (VCP’s) and roadblocks were conducted across the province during which 3244 vehicles and 5999 persons were stopped and searched.
Numerous compliance inspections at second-hand dealers, scrapyards, recyclers, private security, firearm dealers, formal and informal businesses, farms and mines were executed.
216 suspects were arrested for murder, attempted murder, rape robbery, assault, burglary, malicious damage to property, dealing and possession of drugs, illicit mining, possession of counterfeit goods, possession of suspected stolen stock, undocumented illegal immigrants, possession of precious metals as well as illegal dealing in liquor that resulted in the closure of 10 liquor outlets.
871 daily wanted suspects were traced and arrested by detectives for evading court appearances and contravening court orders.
The police confiscated large volumes of alcoholic beverages and non-ferrous metal items during inspections.
Drugs valued at R10 000,00 was seized at a roadblock between Askham and Upington in the ZF Mgcawu district as well as cash that is believed to be the proceeds of crime.
The Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola indicated that the success of Operation Shanela, guarantees the human rights of the Northern Cape Community and the police will combat any unlawful violence against its citizens and ensure special care to victims of GBVF.
She invites the public to rate the police efforts in fighting contact crimes by participating in the “RATE OUR SERVICE” online survey to assist the police in improving services.
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– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) March 24, 2024