Holiday makers may have returned to work, learners back to school as holidays are over. The Festive Season operations continue to gain momentum in the Western Cape. From Thursday 24 until Sunday 27 January 2019, different SAPS clusters embarked on various operations throughout the Province in an effort to create a safe environment for all.
As a result, the following successes were recorded with just over 3 400 suspects charged for an array of crimes ranging from assaults, possession of stolen property to rape, possession of firearms and ammunition as well as murder and attempted murder.
Seizures and confiscations: Liquor confiscated: 148 000 litres, firearms seized 545, ammunition 9787 units, dagga 3000 kg, cocaine 6.62 kg, heroine 3.42 kg, mandrax tablets 70 401, tik (Crystal Meth) 120kg
The festive season operations are scheduled to end on 31 January 2019 when the national overall figures and impact of the Programme will be announced. The Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula has thanked members including other law enforcement agencies such as traffic officials, metro police and volunteers for their continued efforts aimed at delivering a safe holiday period. Lieutenant General Jula says, the partnership is growing by the day and benefits all citizens of this Province”.
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