Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Criminals are active in the province, but they have to deal with the long arm of the law. This is evident in Operation Shanela that resulted in the apprehension of 1 009 suspect in the province. These arrests took place between February 5 and 11 throughout the province.
“The suspects were amongst others, arrested for rape, murder, assault GBH, malicious damage to property, burglary residential and business premises, theft of motor vehicle and theft out of / from motor vehicle and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Of the 1 009 arrested suspects, 248 were wanted for contact crimes like murder, attempted murder, rape, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, assault common, house robbery and business robbery. Moreover, 20 undocumented persons were taken in for processing,” said Lt-Col Amanda Funani, police spokesperson.
“The arrests were effected through execution of several actions, which included stop and searches, road blocks, vehicle check points, visiting and inspecting of licensed liquor premises, second-hand goods dealers, tracing of wanted suspects and many others.
“The operation also resulted in the confiscation of 170 cell phones, seven unlicensed firearms, and drugs such as crack cocaine, crystal meth, nyaope, seven rounds of ammunition, liquor and dangerous weapon.”
