Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - Operation Shanela conducted by the police and other law enforcement agencies between July 1 and 7, was another huge success after 1 042 suspects were arrested for various crimes in the province.
“The suspects were amongst others, arrested for rape, murder, assault GBH, malicious damage to property, burglary residential and business premises, possession of drugs, theft out of / from motor vehicle and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
“Of the 1 042 arrested suspects, 555 were wanted for contact crimes like murder, attempted murder, rape, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, assault common, house robbery and business robbery while 408 were held during Detectives suspect raiding operations.
“Additionally, 45 suspected undocumented persons were taken in for processing,” said Lt-Col Amanda Funani, police spokesperson.
She added the arrests were effected through execution of several actions, which included stop and searches, road blocks, patrols, vehicle check points, visiting and inspecting of licensed liquor premises, second-hand goods dealers, tracing of wanted suspects and many others.
“The operations also culminated in the confiscation of a variety of drugs, dangerous weapons, precious stones, explosives, 49 live rounds of ammunition, 11 firearms, liquor and two vehicles. During the operations, 24 illegal liquor outlets or shebeens were shut down.”
The Provincial Police Commissioner, Lt-Genl Sello Kwena, congratulated members, units and other role players who were involved in the operation. He thanked them for all the time that they dedicate in making sure that the province is protected and safe.
