The high density multi-disciplinary operation, Operation Shanela remains steadfast and intentional in its quest to stabilize crime in high crime areas throughout the province.
Week long operations in the Northern Cape province has netted 244 persons for various crimes including murder, attempted murder, rape, assault GBH, dealing in drugs and illegal dealing in liquor.
Detectives also executed tracing operations during which 63 wanted suspects were apprehended for evading arrests or failing to honour court appearances.
Compliance inspections at numerous liquor outlets, second-hand dealers, recyclers, informal business establishments, hostels and unlicensed liquor outlets were conducted.
Disruptive actions included roadblocks, VCP’s, intensified blue light patrols, high visibility actions at shopping malls and complexes.
Large volumes of alcoholic beverages were seized, while homebrewed concoctions were destroyed during compliance inspections at illegal liquor outlets, while drugs were seized during stop and searches as well as raids at identified locations.
This week also saw numerous social crime prevention initiatives and programmes conducted at schools as part of the Child Protection Week campaign.
SAPS members also convened community meetings to encourage collaboration between law enforcement and the community to prevent and combat crime.
The Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola and the MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Ms Limakatso Koloi together with stakeholders and departments hosted a very successful Crime Indaba in Mothibistad.
Illicit cigarettes were also seized during a joint operation on 06 June 2025 in Rosedale amounting to almost R1,8 million rand.
Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, cited that Operation Shanela will continue to promote better relationships between law enforcement and the community encouraging cooperation and collaboration in crime prevention efforts. She appreciated and commended the support and assistance of all external stakeholders in this collective fight against crime.
