The Safer Festive Season operations that are being conducted across the length and breadth of this Province have already yielded positive results when a significant number of suspects were arrested for various offences.
Since the official launch of Safer Festive Season Operations by the Police Ministry on 13 October 2017, a staggering 6709 suspects have already been arrested in the province for crimes such as Murder, Rape, House Robbery, Business Robbery, Burglary Residential, Assault GBH, Theft of motor vehicles, Possession of stolen vehicle/properties and other crimes including liquor related offences.
Of the 6709 suspects that were arrested so far, 135 were nabbed in just one day, during high density operations that were championed by the Deputy Provincial Commissioner Bafana Linda on Friday 8 DEcember 2017.
These operations were mainly conducted in Polokwane, Mankweng and Seshego Clusters and were also joined by Support Services members who normally perform office duties. All other Clusters also conducted similar operations.
In Tubatse outside Burgersfort, eight suspects aged between 23 and 30 years were arrested on Friday, 8 December 2017, for armed robbery and possession of illegal firearms during the operation that was led by the Cluster Commander Major General Maepa.
The Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwaba has commended all members involved for their dedication and determination that were manifested during these operations.
“As the mood for the festive season celebrations is gradually gaining momentum amongst our communities, opportunistic criminals will also attempt to pounce on unsuspecting possible victims. We therefore urge all members of the community to remain vigilant during this period,” said Lt General Ledwaba.
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