NORTHERN CAPE - Numerous crime intelligence driven operations were executed throughout the Northern Cape since 15 April 2022 and concluded on 18 April 2022.
Numerous disruptive actions and crime prevention operations were conducted in the five districts namely Frances Baard, John Taolo Gaetsewe, Namakwa, ZF Mgcawu and Pixely Ka-Seme and yielded great successes.
The operations in the five districts focused on human trafficking , drug trafficking, offences under the Firearm Control Act, the Northern Cape Liquor Act, undocumented persons, stock theft, assault, gender based violence , vehicle theft , all Road Traffic Act violations, drinking in public, drunken driving and traffic violations.
Several disruptive raids and confiscations were conducted at identified residences in Frances Baard, John Taolo Galeshewe, Pixley Ka Seme, ZF Mgcawu and Namakwa Districts concentrating on drug dealing.
Numerous stop and searches and vehicle check points on national and secondary roads were conducted throughout the province.
Multi-disciplinary Crime Prevention Operations comprising of various SAPS units and components and law enforcement agencies ensured high visibility in hot spot areas through intensified blue lights patrols.
Community in Blue Patrollers, Community Police Forum members and neighbourhood watches were also out in full force assisting SAPS and ensuring that holiday makers and residents were safe during the Easter Weekend.
The Easter Weekend Operational successes in all five districts included confiscation of drugs, dagga, liquor, the seizure of dangerous weapons other than firearms, vehicle searches, static road blocks and vehicle check points being conducted.
Compliance inspections were also conducted at tuckshops, Second Hand dealers and liquor outlets.
In total n 295 suspects were apprehended and arrested since the 15 April 2022 until 18 April 2022 in the Northern Cape.
Drugs and cannabis confiscated amounted to R347 365-00.
28 Dangerous weapons other than firearms were seized, 532 fines were issued,
5554 vehicles were stopped and searched with 10 717 persons searched.
9 Static road blocks were conducted on all major roads leading into and out of the province with 57 vehicle check points conducted
Compliance inspections were conducted at 303 liquor outlets including taverns during which 2591 litres of liquor was confiscated and 3289 tuckshops visited throughout the province.
The arrested suspects are expected to appear in the respective Magistrates Courts in the five Districts on various charges ranging from possession of suspected stolen goods, dealing in drugs, drunken driving, traffic violations, drinking in public and assault.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner in the Northern Cape, Major General Joey Kers commended all SAPS members, law enforcement agencies, external roleplayers, the CPF structures and the citizens for their duties, support and cooperation during the Easter holidays.
Source: South African Police Service