As we approach the weekend several stations in the Aliwal North Cluster once again embarked on intensified operations and heightened visibility.
Aliwal North, Sterkspruit, Burgersdorp, Lady Grey and Phumalanga operations were supported by K9, Stock theft unit, Detectives, fraud task team, Provincial and local traffic, environmental affairs, liquor forum, disaster management, fire and rescue and at some operations CPF and Sector crime forum members joined the SAPS.
Several successes were reached at the different stations:
Aliwal North had a roadblock on the N6, 181 vehicles and 290 people searched and fines to the value of R 4200 was issued. The Detective team also managed to recover several bicycles after it became clear that there was a group of young boy’s that went around town and stole bicycles.
The Sterkspruit team made several arrests on outstanding suspects for cases including assault GBH, murder, house robbery and domestic violence. J534 ‘s to the value of R400-00 was also issued including for stray animals and animals with no markings.
Lady Grey also as the other stations focused on crime prevention at ATM’s, banks, bottle stores, post offices, garages and butcheries.
The acting Cluster Commander, Col Wright commended the members of all the different units in intensifying our endeavors during Operation Safer Festive Season to ensure that all citizens feel safe and secure.
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