The Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major General Luntu Ngubelanga led Operation Shanela actions in the streets of Kimberley today, 15 September 2023.
Major General Ngubelanga joined by the members from Provincial Components, Frances Baard District, Kimberley Flying Squad, Provincial Traffic and safety volunteers took to the streets.
Stop and searches, vehicle checkpoints, high visibility patrols and engagement with motorists during a roadblock on the N12 was the order of the day.
High visibility patrols were conducted at shopping malls and complexes especially in the vicinity of ATM’s, business premises and National Key Points. Compliance inspections were conducted at tuckshops in Kimberley, Galeshewe, Roodepan and Kagisho policing precincts.
Numerous fines were issued to motorists for transgressing traffic offences.
The SAPS Management commended all members, law enforcement agencies and community structures for their continuous participation in the fight against crime.
Similar high-density operations were executed in the Pixley Ka Seme, ZF Mgcawu, Namakwa and JTG districts under the command of senior managers.
“Operation Shanela will continue to sweep the streets clean in our quest to reclaim our communities from criminals and restore the confidence of the community in the police. These actions sends a strong message to those with criminal intentions that the net is gradually closing in on them” stated Major General Ngubelanga.
