Police are remaining steadfast in their actions to fight crime in the Eastern Cape, after 945 suspects were arrested for crimes ranging from murder to drunk driving and illicit drugs valued over R6 million were confiscated last week.
For the period between 09 and 15 September 2024, an assortment of illicit drugs ranging from mandrax to Crystal Meth (Tik) were confiscated during various operations that were conducted in the eight (08) districts of the province. The street value of the illicit drugs is estimated around R 6, 468 127-00.
Inclusive of the 37 high density operations, there were 70 322 actions that were executed with positive results. A total of 41 suspects were arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms, and 41 firearms were seized among those were seven (07) rifles.
Notable executed actions:
• People searched – 23 060
• Vehicles searched – 6 866
• Tracking operations (conducted by tracking teams) – 146
• Vehicle checkpoints manned – 651
• Roadblocks manned – 36
• Liquor premises (licenced) visited for compliance – 1615
• Informal businesses (such as spaza shops) visited – 11 353
Notable arrests:
• Contravention of the Firearms Control Act – 34
• Illegal possession of firearms – 41
• Drunk driving – 64
• Possession of illicit drugs – 174
• Assault GBH – 260
• Illegal dealing in liquor – 13
• Murder – 23
• Rape – 16
• Burglary – 39
Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Nomthetheleli Mene said, “We are very pleased with the excellent work that was displayed by both intelligence and operational members on the recovery of illegal firearms. These operations are effective, and we are seeing improvement in the hot-spot areas, especially in the problematic districts” added Lt Gen Mene.
Drugs valued over R6 million seized during Shanela operations in the Eastern Cape https://t.co/qN4drQxnux#ArriveAlive #DrugsOffTheStreets #Operation @SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/mgehJvG3dZ
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) September 17, 2024
