The Northern Cape SAPS, after the final tally confirm the haul of alleged illicit cigarettes seized to be worth an estimated R5.4 million and not R500 000-00 as indicated in previous preliminary media release. The vigilant Kimberley SAPS Public Order Policing unit, Platoon 5, is lauded by the SAPS Management […]
Tag: Enforcement
A foreign national arrested for alleged possession of explosives valued at over R600 000
A suspect (48) who is a foreign national, was arrested by the police for alleged unlawful possession of explosives valued at over R600 000 at Beitbridge Port of Entry on 11 March 2025. It is alleged that on 11 March 2025 police stopped a horse and trailers truck that was […]
JMPD Tactical Response Unit makes significant arrests for possession of illicit cigarettes in Brixton
hree male suspects were by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Tactical Response Unit officers for the possession of illicit cigarettes in Brixton, Johannesburg. On 05 March 2025, while conducting routine crime prevention patrols in the Brixton area, officers observed a white Hino truck being escorted by a white Audi […]
SAPS Bethelsdorp arrested two suspects and recovered suspected stolen property
SAPS Bethelsdorp apprehended two suspects, confiscated two motor vehicle and recovered 17 pallets of cement after they followed up on information on Saturday 22 February 2025 in Extension 32, Bethelsdorp. It is alleged that on abovementioned date at approximately 12:50, SAPS Bethelsdorp received information of suspects attempting to sell suspected […]
West Coast police ensures detention of suspects for isolated crimes committed
The determination to address the unlawful possession of firearms, ammunition, drugs and abalone were rewarded when police officers detained suspects in separate incidents. Police members of the West Coast led an integrated operation on Wednesday 19 February 2025, in Saldanha Bay. The members were placed strategically in a bid to […]
Police recover R3 million worth of abandoned illicit cigarettes in Marble Hall
The police in Marble Hall in Sekhukhune together with private Security recovered a truck loaded with 89 boxes (50 cartons) and 716 x20 of Remington Gold illicit cigarettes worth R3 million, after two male suspects abandoned them at the corner of N11 and Slaagboom Road, in Marble Hall policing area, […]
SAPS successfully intercept stolen copper worth R8 million
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Fezile Dabi District has achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against copper cable theft. Members of the Fezile Dabi District Infrastructure Team intercepted a truck carrying stolen copper cables valued at over R8 million during a routine vehicle checkpoint (VCP) operation. […]
Three suspects arrested for illegal mining of sand and gold-bearing materials in Mopani District
Three suspects, aged between 39 and 54, have been arrested for illegal mining of sand and presumed gold-bearing materials in the Mopani District. The arrests followed an intelligence-driven operation carried out by the Vala Umgodi Task Team during the early hours of Tuesday, 04 February 2025, until late in the […]
Collaborative efforts result in arrest of trio for possession of suspected stolen goods worth more than R2 million
Collaborative efforts by Brits Trio Task Team, Operational Coordination Centre (OCC) and Crime Intelligence paid off when a hijacked truck, trailer and goods worth more than R2 million were recovered on Thursday evening, 23 January 2025. The success was achieved after the Bojanala District Crime Intelligence, followed up on information […]
Chrome worth over R1 Million seized during multi-disciplinary operations in Polokwane
The prompt response from Limpopo Vala Umgodi multi-disciplinary forces led to the arrest of 20 suspects involved in illegal mining, drug dealing, and violations of immigration laws. In addition, chrome worth over R1 million was seized. The operation, conducted on Sunday, 19 January 2025, followed credible information from the community. […]