Operation Phakisa clamps down on crime in coastal areas of Namakwa
KIMBERLEY – Law enforcement agencies took decisive action against criminality through the implementation of Operation Phakisa across the coastal areas of the Namakwa District from Wednesday, 22 October 2025 until Sunday, 26 October 2025.
Focused disruptive actions were conducted in Port Nolloth, Kleinzee, Hondeklip Bay, Groenrivier, and Alexander Bay.
Several South African Police Service Specialised Units, in collaboration with officials from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, the Department of Home Affairs, Customs, the South African National Defence Force and San Parks, initiated a collaborative intervention to address criminal activities affecting the marine environment.
This multi-disciplinary operation resulted in the arrest of nine (9) individuals for the contravention of the Immigration Act and fines, totalling R6 750-00 were issued for violations of the Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996.
Disruptive actions carried out during the operation included the searching of vessels, stop-and-search actions, high-visibility foot and vehicle patrols, and vehicle check points. In total, 354 individuals and 183 vehicles were thoroughly searched.
Compliance inspections were also conducted at harbours, launching sites, fish processing establishments, restaurants and campgrounds to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
Seizures included hydro dagga with an estimated value of R36 000-00 and illicit cigarettes valued at about R69 693-00.
Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola reaffirmed that the continued success of such operations relies on sustained collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the community.
She assured the public that decisive action will remain focused on combating priority crimes as well as protecting the fauna and flora of the Namakwa region specifically and thereby strengthening the safety and security within affected communities.
Information can be shared anonymously via the MySAPS app or by contacting the Crime Stop hotline at 08600 10111.
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