The Motherwell Cluster Stations conducted a multi-faceted Fiela II Operation which started on 29 November 2018, at 10:00 till this morning, 30 November 2018, at 06:00. During this operation SAPS were joining hands with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipal Electricity and Fire Departments.
The focus of the operation was to visit and inspect local business and tavern environments on their compliance in terms of their legal registrations and certification, as well as searching for stolen goods, illegal firearms and drugs.
During the night the operation was extended in terms of searching for wanted suspects where warrants of arrests were issued. A total of 18 suspects were arrested for various crimes ranging from murder, assaults, rape and malicious damage to property to drug related cases.
During the operation 17 compliance notices were issued which included two failures to display registration certificates, five for illegal building extensions, four for fire safety issues and six for illegal electricity connections.
A total of R40 000 fines were issued on the illegal electrical connections.
A stolen Toyota Cressida was also recovered in Mpondo Street, Zwide which was reportedly stolen earlier this month in Kwazakhele. The vehicle was completely stripped and investigation has started to track the vehicle parts.
A total of three arrests were made in drug related crimes and 92 Mandrax tablets and dagga were confiscated. Estimated street value of the drugs about R7000.
Another arrest was also made in terms of selling of liquor without a license.
The Motherwell Cluster Commander, Major General Dawie Rabie has vowed that “SAPS will continue these special operations to ensure that the law is respected and adhered to, and our communities are urged to join hands with SAPS to ensure a safer and secure environment for all.”
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