JOE GQABI DISTRICT – Men and woman in blue in the Joe Gqabi District continued with excellent work at the start of the weekend that yield positive successes in Operation Sikhona for the period 28 August 2022 up until 4 September 2022.

A total of 6 liquor outlets were closed down and fined for trading without a license and 348L of liquor and home-made beer were confiscated. Dangerous weapons were also confiscated during stop and searches.

A further three suspects were arrested for possession of suspected stolen property by Elliot K9 Unit and Barkly East Mounted Unit. Two weed eaters and a chain saw were recovered.

A 23-year-old suspect was also arrested for the possession of an unlicensed firearm, stolen from a security guard.

A plasma TV, hairdryer and refrigerator were recovered at Sterkspruit.

The 15-year-old Busisiswe Sifaya that was reported missing during the week were also traced and found unharmed.

Four horses were also handed over to the lawful owner.

Three suspects arrested with drugs, 17 mandrax tablets in different sizes and 31 small bags of tik confiscated.

During the week roadblocks were held in various stations within the Joe Gqabi District. The roadblocks focussed on road traffic compliance, drunken driving, road safety, drug related offences, illegal firearms, stock theft and illegal immigrants. A total of 43 vehicles and 89 persons were searched.

During Operation Sikhona a total of 47 arrests were effected during the week.

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

The tavern owners felt our presence and must realize that they must keep to the prescribed compliance laws.

Source: South African Police Service