Focused high-density operations net 252 perpetrators in the Northern Cape

Focused high-density operations net 252 perpetrators in the Northern Cape

June 15, 2025 • News, Traffic

The police in the Northern Cape continue to focus on priority crimes during targeted crime prevention operations that resulted in the arrest of 252 perpetrators across the province.

Following the release of the fourth quarter crime statistics for 2024/2025 on Tuesday 10 June 2025, Operation Shanela has bolstered efforts to address priority crimes across all five districts in the province.

A multi-disciplinary approach, led by District Commissioners, entailed high visibility patrols, stop and search actions, roadblocks and vehicle check points as well as the tracing of wanted suspects led to the arrests between Monday, 9 June 2025 until Sunday, 15 June 2025

It has been established that alcohol abuse is a leading contributor in the commission of crimes, especially contact crimes.

The teams inspected numerous liquor outlets for non-compliance to ensure perpetrators face the full might of the law, this led to the closure of several unlicensed establishments.

Through high visibility actions, vehicle and foot patrols and stop and search actions, 2 825 vehicles and 5 011 persons were stopped and searched at vehicle check points (VCP’s) and roadblocks conducted across the province.

The adherence to Road Traffic Regulations were also addressed during these actions.

Suspects were arrested for serious crimes including murder, rape, burglary, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm and drug related offences.

Detectives also conducted tracing operations in search of wanted suspects who failed to make court appearances or for whom warrants of arrests were issued.

Compliance inspections were conducted at numerous second-hand dealers and liquor premises as well as formal and informal businesses, farms, scrapyards.

During the execution of the operations, police confiscated a significant amount of alcohol, ammunition and firearms, dangerous weapons, drugs and a stolen vehicle.

Various community engagements and awareness programmes were held in conjunction with community policing structures and government departments to address current issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, gender-based violence and femicide and child protection.

Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, the Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, expressed sincere appreciation for the strong collaboration between various government departments and community structures in the successful execution of recent operations. She also extended heartfelt thanks to members of the public for their ongoing support and active participation in the fight against crime, emphasizing that such partnerships are vital in creating safer and more resilient communities.

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