Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Acting Provincial Commissioner of North West, Major General Patrick Asaneng, reiterated that police and other law enforcement agencies across the province will continue to squeeze the space for criminals when responding to serious and violent crimes through Operation Shanela, which is focused on enhanced crime prevention and combatting. “Police visibility was heightened over the past weekend through spontaneous roadblocks, stop and searches and other actions whereby the authority of the state was once more stamped. Some 1 567 suspects were arrested for crimes ranging from murder, rape, aggravated armed robberies, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and many others.
Moreover, detectives conducted raids to nail wanted suspects for business robbery, murder, rape, Assault GBH and house robbery. In total, 405 suspects were arrested,” said Capt Mpho Manyoba, police spokesperson.
As part of the operations, 197 premises, 2 879 persons, and 1 244 vehicles were searched. Furthermore, 253 high visibility patrols were conducted including 292 stop and searches. 102 Secondhand goods dealers and 18 licensed liquor premises were visited for compliance and inspections. The police were focused and able to execute 5 901 actions in different crime focus areas.
Asaneng welcomed the results achieved and urged members to be consistent and dedicated to ensure the safety and security of every citizen in this province.
