Edited- In efforts resolve to eradicate crime in all corners of the Eastern Cape, successful intelligence driven and weekly high-density operations are gaining favour from the communities in all policing districts the SAPS says.
A High-density Operation Shanela from 2-8 October resulted in A High-density Operation Shanela from 2-8 October
In addition 2283 stop/search operations were conducted ;
2010 high-density visible patrols
21 roadblocks held
Confiscations/seizures included:
313 rounds of ammunition
R1 million worth of contraband seized
128 dangerous weapons (knives, screwdrivers etc)
21 firearms and 1 homemade firearm
62 892 litres of alcohol
An operation conducted at the entrance of Stutterheim resulted in a truck travelling from Gauteng to East London was seized for unregistered medicines and skin lighteners. The value of the stock was worth R870 000. Further investigations resulted in medicines being seized, and the total value of stock seized was about R1 million.
On October 2023 a delivery truck was reported hijacked on the N2 near Qunu and goods to the value of R150 000 were recovered at a homestead and a 40 year-old suspect was arrested. An unlicensed firearm was also recovered.
Goods valued at R150 000 were recovered at a homestead and a 40 year -ld suspect was arrested. An unlicensed firearm was also recovered.
Two sheebens operating without licences were closed down at Ngangelizwe Township on 5 October. Liquor values at R11 800 were confiscated and both owners were charged.
Three firearms were confiscated in Gqeberha on 7 October in Ext 32 in Bethelsdorp, De Doncker Street in Arcadia and Esterhuizen Street in Arcadia. A revolver was recovered from a suspect 7 October after he was police searched by cops. He was detained on a charge of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
A second firearm, a 7.65 pistol was recovered in De Doncker Street when a man was seen running into a shop. He was detained on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and illegal possession of ammunition.
Also on Saturday during a joint operation between Anti-Gang Unit, Public Order Police, Gqeberha K9 and the Operational Command Centre (OCC), at about 9.15 pm policve patrolling in Esterhuizen Streetstopped and searched a man and seized a pistol and 14 rounds of ammunition. The suspect was arrested and detained on charges of unlawful possession of firearm and illegal possession of ammunition.
Acting Provincial Commissioner, Maj Gen Zithulele Dladla, hailed the week’s successes as outstanding and said arrests are as a result of dedication and commitment from senior managers, station commanders and men and women on the ground. “Extensive patrols, strategic interventions and excellent collaboration with other law enforcement has contributed to the significant decreases in serious crimes in some districts.
This not only enhances the safety of our communities but also sends a strong message to criminals that Operation Shanela is resolute in its mission to serve and protect its communities,” Maj Gen Dladla said.
