Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Operation Shanela is keeping SAPS busy with more than 5 000 actions in different parts of the province in a period of six days. The actions included the inspection of licenced liquor premises, second-hand dealers, informal businesses as well as searching of premises, persons and vehicles that resulted in the arrest of 1 115 suspects for different offences. “Of these arrests, 419 were effected during detectives suspect raiding operations.
The suspects included 159 for possession of drugs, 21 for illegal dealing in liquor, 174 for assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm and common, 13 for murder, three for attempted murder, four for rape, 18 for robberies, 26 for burglaries, 39 for malicious damage to property and 41 for driving under the influence of liquor and drugs.
Furthermore, a total of 49 illegal migrants were apprehended and processed by the Department of Home Affairs,” said Col Adele Myburgh, police spokesperson.
As part of the operations, two unlicensed liquor premises were closed down. The operations also led to the confiscation of more than 700 litres of alcohol, 7kg of copper cables, a variety of drugs, tobacco products and three vehicles.
The Acting NW Provincial Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, said police working with other role players remain steadfast in stamping the authority of the state to ensure a safe and secure environment for all people in the province.
