BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Police in the province in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies arrested 1 258 suspects for different offences during Operation Shanela actions executed between Monday, 7 October and Sunday, 13 October.
The suspects were among others, arrested for murder, rape, attempted murder, assault (with the intent to do grievous bodily harm as well as common), dealing in drugs, illegal dealing in liquor, possession of drugs, burglaries (at both business and residential premises) and driving under the influence of alcohol.
In addition, 81 suspected undocumented persons were taken in for processing by immigration officials. Of the 1 258 arrests, 421 were for wanted and circulated suspects brought to book during detectives suspect raiding operations.
The operations also led to searching of 262 premises, 2 490 persons and 835 vehicles. Moreover, 385 licensed liquor premises and second-hand goods dealers were visited for compliance inspections. The operation further resulted in the confiscation of liquor, 120 explosives (fireworks), ten rounds of ammunition, five cell phones, 13 dangerous weapons, a variety of drugs and three vehicles.
The Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, commended the police and other law enforcement officials for their relentless efforts to ensure the safety and security of our communities.
