STELLALANDER-VRYBURG: Operation Shanela, with the focus on high density operations and keeping the province safe and secure, continues to be successful after 1154 suspects were nabbed for numerous crimes between Monday, 26 February and Sunday, 3 March.
58 arrests were made for drug related offences, 31 for illegal dealing in liquor, 17 for driving under the influence of liquor, eight for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, 37 for burglaries, 53 for malicious damage to property, while 67 suspected undocumented persons were handed over to the Department of Home Affairs for further processing. On Tuesday, 26 February, Vryburg K9 and Mahikeng Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU) stopped the driver of a Toyota Etios Sedan, in Moffat Street, Vryburg. The vehicle was inspected and it was found to be stolen during April 2023 in Silverton. The driver, Makatise Joseph Khuabo (42) was immediately arrested and appeared before the Vryburg Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 29 February on a charge of possession of a presumed stolen vehicle. He was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on 5 March 2024, for a formal bail application. In another unrelated incident reported on Thursday, 29 February, information was received by Taung police, leading them to a premises, where a suspect was found being in possession of an illegal firearm. Lesedi Nthutang (32) was arrested and appeared before the Taung Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 1 March. He was granted R500 bail and his next court appearance will be on 8 March. Arrests were also made for serious and violent crimes that included 10 for murder, 193 for assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH), 111 for Assault Common, and nine for rape. During the detective wanted suspect raids operations, 293 suspects were arrested, who were wanted on numerous charges. All suspects will make their respective court appearances in various courts.
