BRITS POS – BRITS - In an endeavour to keep the North West Province safe during the Safer Festive Season and beyond, the South African Police Service (SAPS) members in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies, arrested 979 suspects between Monday, 1 and Sunday, 07 January 2024.
“The suspects were arrested for crimes such as rape, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and common, murder, robbery aggravating, burglary residential and business, drug related offences, illegal dealing in liquor, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and unlawful possession of firearms, among others.
Of the 979 suspects, 276 were arrested during detective suspect raiding operations,” reported Brigadier Sabat Mokgwabone, SAPS Northwest spokesperson.
“During the actions executed, items such as two vehicles, seven firearms, 536 ammunition, a variety of drugs including 32 mandrax tablets, 750 packets of tobacco products, liquor and nine cell phones were confiscated. Regarding suspected undocumented persons, 27 of them were handed over to the Immigration Officials for further processing. Furthermore, a total of 27 premises, 2 311 persons and 1 385 vehicles were searched,”concluded Brigadier Mokgwabone.
The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, expressed thanks to all stakeholders for their commitment for prioritising the safety and security of the citizens and in the process, send out a clear message that the long arm of the law will not be selective.
