JOE GQABI DISTRICT – SAPS members in the Joe Gqabi District continued with operation “Vala Konke” during the long weekend that yield the following positive successes.
\nThe operations focus on high visibility patrols, stop and search for illegal firearms, drugs, dangerous weapons, prevention of stock theft, closing of illegal shebeens and the compliance of liquor outlets.
\nTwo liquor outlets were closed down and fined for trading without a license and liquor were confiscated the Liquor were confiscated.
\nFive suspects were also arrested for being under the influence of liquor, assault GBH and the contravening of a protection order, possession of drugs (mandrax tablets in different sizes)
\nAt Maletswai, a suspect was arrested for the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
\n121 Persons were searched:
\n35 Vehicles were searched;
\nSeveral dangerous weapons were confiscated:
\ntraffic fines were issued to the value of R 18 600-00.
\nThe Joe Gqabi District Commissioner, Maj Genl Lindelwa Vellem commended the members on the successes and for keeping our communities safe and secure during the Festive period.<\/p>\n
Source: South African Police Service<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"