BRITS POS – BRITS – In the recent week, from Monday, 19 August to Sunday, 25 August, 1 139 suspects were nabbed during Operation Shanela.
“The suspects who include 198 suspected undocumented persons, were arrested for various crimes ranging from rape, murder, attempted murder, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm and common, dealing in drugs, illegal dealing in liquor, possession of drugs, burglary at business and residential premises to driving under the influence of alcohol,” says Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, SAPS North West spokesperson.
“Of the total arrests, 453 were apprehended as circulated and wanted during detectives suspect raiding operations.”
During the operations, 151 premises, 3 073 persons and 1 001 vehicles were searched and the operation led to the confiscation of alcohol, 15 firearms, 450 rounds of live ammunition, 11 cellular phones, 15 vehicles, a variety of drugs and tobacco products.
Lieutenant General Sello Kwena welcomed the successes and praised all law enforcement officers across the province for their commitment in a bid to ensure that members of the community are safe.
