RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The police in the North West have, during the weekly integrated and multidisciplinary Shanela 2 / Safer Festive Season Operations asserted the authority of the state through the apprehension of 1 250 suspects for different crimes ranging from burglaries at residential and non-residential premises, aggravated robberies, murders, rapes, dealing in and possession of drugs to driving under the influence of liquor.
The operations led by commissioned officers were conducted between Monday, 17 and Sunday, 23 November. Out of the 1 250 arrested suspects, 423 were arrested by detectives as those on the circulated wanted suspects’ lists.
In Rustenburg and Phokeng in the Bojanala Sub-District 2, the Provincial Proactive Drugs Operation, Anti-Gang Unit, Rustenburg Crime Intelligence and Tactical Response Team (TRT) as well as Bafokeng Protective Services, arrested 10 male suspects for possession of suspected illegal substances during operations conducted between Tuesday, 18 and Friday, 21 November.
The suspects included two South Africans, three Tanzanians and five Nigerians. The team confiscated cash amounting to R25 500 believed to be the proceeds of a crime as well as drugs such as crystal meth, khat, mandrax, heroin and nyaope with estimated street value of R670 000.
The Acting Provincial Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, welcomed the successes and indicated that the police, in collaboration with other role players, will continue with the high-density operations to stabilise hotspots and ensure public safety.
