More than one thousand two hundred and thirteen (1213) suspects were arrested during meticulously executed week-long operations by Eastern Cape SAPS within the province between 23-31 January 2017. These operations were conducted in collaboration with various law enforcement agents from various local municipalities and national agencies that include the provincial traffic services and Home Affairs officials.
Police intensified visibility in their respective policing precinct to prevent crime through road blocks foot patrols, stop and search and visit to various crime hotspots and business premises.
Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Liziwe Ntshinga said Operation Back to Basics continued to root out crime and criminal activities throughout the province and we are pleased with our efforts. The importance of police members sustaining good relations with the members of the public has once again proved how valuable this can be in the fight against crime, as many arrests were effected through information shared by community members”, she added.
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