A joint operation between Crime Intelligence from Zamdela Sasolburg and SAPS Kliprivier yielded significant results in the fight against counterfeit goods. During a raid at Eland Street, Daleside, authorities seized a large quantity of counterfeit Lucky Star pilchards and printing equipment used to alter expiration dates. Seven illegal immigrants aged […]
The police in ensuring a safe and secure festive season through Operation Shanela, calls on all communities to assist in ensuring a safer festive season for all, and pledges that the police and other government departments will step up safety operations during this period to ensure that citizens are safe. […]
A Crime Intelligence driven operation by Zeerust K9, Ottoshoop Visible Policing, Customs Officials, Mahikeng Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) and Mahikeng Local Criminal Centre (LCRC) led to the arrest of a Chinese national and accomplice for possession of illicit cigarettes on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, in Ottoshoop. The suspects […]
The Johannesburg Flying Squad has foiled illicit cigarette smuggling, arresting two suspects and seizing R470 000-00 worth of contraband on Thursday, 31 October 2024 in Boksburg. The members were busy patrolling the area when they received information regarding two trucks transporting illicit cigarettes from Maputo, Mozambique. The trucks were intercepted […]
The Police in Musina recovered 96 boxes of illicit cigarettes worth over R1.9 million after an unknown male suspect abandoned them at the streets of Musina town on 30 October 2024 at around 07h00. According to information, the police were summoned to the scene, where they found a suspicious white […]
A 41-year-old Bangladesh national was arrested by the Secunda based Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation, on Monday, 28 October 2024, as an additional accused in a possession of suspected stolen property case. His arrest followed after further investigation revealed his involvement with his brother, who was initially apprehended. His brother […]
A crime intelligence-driven operation led to the arrest of 17 suspects for illegal mining in two separate incidents. Police seized the mining equipment during the operation, including: • Phendukas • Gas/Oxygen cylinders • Iron balls • Generators • Motors • Stumper rods • Stumper pots • Spades • Chains • […]
A 30-year-old Bangladesh National was arrested by the Secunda based Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit, on Friday 25 October 2024 for possession of suspected stolen properties (food items and detergent) worth above R500 000-00. On Friday, 25 October 2024 information was received by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation […]
A suspect is to appear in court after he was found with illicit cigarettes in Bloemfontein CBD. On 25 October 2024 at about 09:00, the Parkweg Tactical Response Team reacted to intelligence-led information about a warehouse used to store illicit cigarettes. On arrival at the warehouse in the Bloemfontein CBD, […]
Two foreign national male suspects, aged 32 and 50, are set to appear before Musina Magistrate’s Court on charges of possession of suspected stolen property. They were on Friday 18 October 2024 at 12h00 found with several pairs of Adidas shoes, reportedly stolen during a truck hijacking incident in Gauteng […]
