South African Police Service (SAPS Official Page)

South African Police Service (SAPS Official Page)

 2015-10-19 08:31 PM by
South African Police Service (SAPS Official Page)

Potchefstroom- The police in Mahikeng and Pudimoe Clusters intensified the fight against crime and re-asserted the authority of the state when they apprehended 24 suspects through Operation Fiela between Thursday, 15 and Friday, 16 October 2015 for various offences.

Potchefstroom- The police in Mahikeng and Pudimoe Clusters intensified the fight against crime and re-asserted the authority of the state when they apprehended 24 suspects through Operation Fiela between Thursday, 15 and Friday, 16 October 2015 for various offences.

A total of 21 suspects were arrested in the operation conducted in The Mahikeng Cluster, while three were apprehended in the Pudimoe Cluster. Out of the 24 suspects, seven were held for assault GBH and assault common, three for intimidation, four for drug-related crimes, three for theft and malicious damage to property, two for contravention of a protection order, two for child neglect, two for burglary and one for possession of suspected stolen property.

Most of the suspects were arrested in the policing areas of Mmabatho and Mahikeng. The police seized dagga during in the operation in Pudimoe Cluster where eight premises, one vehicle and 12 persons were also searched. The suspects are expected to appear in Mmabatho, Itsoseng and Taung Magistrates’ Courts on Monday, 19 October 2015 where they will be facing various charges.

The police together with other law enforcement role players will continue with the operations to maintain stability and ensure that communities are and feel safe particularly during this period of the year.

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