JOE GQABI DISTRICT - SAPS members in the Joe Gqabi District continued with excellent work that yield positive successes in Operation Sikhona for the period 14 to 21 August 2022.

A total of three liquor outlets were closed down and fined for trading without a license.

A further three suspects aged 26, 32 and 34 were arrested for possession of drugs by Elliot and Aliwal North K9 Units. Mandrax tablets and two plastic bags containing tik were confiscated. A toal of six traffic fines were also issued. A 40-year-old suspect was also arrested for possession of suspected stolen property and copper cables. SAPS Barkly East also monitored the taverns and succeeded in arresting a suspect for possession of stolen aluminium frames.

More than 202 litres of concoctions were confiscated and disposed of during the operations.

During the week roadblocks were held in various policing precincts within the Joe Gqabi District. The roadblocks focussed on road traffic compliance, drunken driving, road safety, drug related offences, illegal firearms, stock theft and undocumented persons. A total of 65 vehicles were searched.

During Operation Sikhona, a total of 39 arrests were effected during the week.

The Acting District Commissioner, Brigadier Asogran Naidoo applauded the members for their continuous commitment and dedication in keeping our communities safe and secure.

Source: South African Police Service