KIMBERLEY – Operational members displayed high levels of police visibility across the province in an effort to combat crime and to create a safe environment for the inhabitants during the festive period and beyond.<\/p>\n
Several suspects were brought to book for various crimes ranging from rape, murder, attempted murder, business robbery, stock theft, theft, house breaking, traffic violations and dealing in dagga.<\/p>\n
The arrests were executed between the New Year\u2019s Eve and Tuesday, 03 January 2023.<\/p>\n
Drugs and dagga with an estimated street value over R770 000-00 was confiscated from various drug peddlers across the districts.<\/p>\n
Drugs confiscated included crystal meth, dagga, cocaine and mandrax tablets.<\/p>\n
One suspect was caught red-handed busy slaughtering a stolen sheep.<\/p>\n
Members conducted static roadblocks, vehicle check points and compliance inspections at liquor outlets. Motorists were issued with fines for contravention of the Road Traffic Act.<\/p>\n
Among other things which were confiscated at static roadblocks included crystal meth, dagga and dangerous weapons.<\/p>\n
Several shebeens were shut down and liquor was seized. Foot patrols were conducted to increase high police visibility especially at shopping complexes, mall and taxi ranks.<\/p>\n
All suspects arrested during this period are expected to appear in the different Magistrate\u2019s Court across the Northern Cape Province respectively.<\/p>\n
The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, applauded the members for their relentless efforts and diligence in the execution of their operational duties.<\/p>\n
She also thanks the community for their support and cooperation during this period.<\/p>\n
Source: South African Police Service<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"