Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - Operation Shanela remains steadfast in stabilising crime in the province. Multi-disciplinary high density operations were conducted between September 21 and 24, with emphasis on the reduction of contact crimes and property related crimes in hotspot areas.
“Actions executed over the weekend culminated in the arrest of 664 suspects for different offences. The arrested suspects amongst others, included 9 for rape, 89 for assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH), 53 for assault common, 17 for robbery aggravating, 23 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 8 for illegal dealing in liquor, 10 for burglaries at business premises, 22 for possession of drugs and 16 for dealing in drugs,” said Capt Aafje Botma, police spokesperson.
She added that during the operations and execution of various actions, 4 372 persons and 2 049 vehicles were searched.
“The operation also led to the inspection of 116 licensed liquor premises, 20 second-hand goods dealers and fourteen recyclers /scrapyards. Furthermore, 8 unlicensed liquor premises were closed, while 35 suspected undocumented foreign nationals were taken in for processing by immigration officials.”
Police also confiscated liquor, various drugs (crystal meth, mandrax and nyaope), four cell phones and eleven firearms.
