More than 1000 suspects arrested by Limpopo SAPS.
GA-MASEMOLA
One thousand-two hundred and eighteen (1218) suspects were arrested during the joint operations conducted by various police units since 24 July – 1 August 2022.
The offences included possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, illegal hunting, murder, attempted murder, rape, fraud, possession and dealing in drugs, common robbery, possession of suspected stolen property and many more.
A total number of 7830 counterfeit cigarettes sticks, 25 dangerous weapons, large quantity of dagga, drugs that included crystal meth, Nyaope, and 15 firearms, large quantity of liquor, 21 knives and 05 stolen or robbed vehicles were also seized during these operations.
Police recovered one abandoned white Nissan at Ga-Masemola, after it was reported stolen during a house robbery incident on 31 July at around 23:00 in Thabampshe Village.
“Another stolen vehicle, a red Polo Vivo was found abandoned at Dennilton Policing area, following reports about a hijacked vehicle at the area, on Saturday, 30 July at around 23h00.
“Three suspects were arrested at Lebowakgomo on Sunday, 31 July for possession of unlicensed firearm, dealing and possession of illicit cigarettes and bribery,” said Limpopo SAPS spokesman Brig Motlafelo Mojapelo.
He revealed, “Allegedly, police received information about the suspects being in possession of unlicensed firearms.
“They tactically approached the said house and upon searching the two suspects and the house, police recovered one unlicensed firearm and illicit cigarettes loaded in a Toyota Camry. They were immediately nabbed. One of the suspects’ relative approached the Police offered them R5000.00 to release his relatives. He was also arrested.”
In Groblersdal, on Saturday, 29 July, the SAPS nabbed one suspect after he was allegedly found in possession of stolen vehicle that was reported stolen at Erasmia SAPS early last month.
A 30-year-old suspect was arrested by Members of Limpopo Highway Patrol in Sekhukhune after he was found in possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition, on Thursday, 28 July 2022.
According to the Limpopo SAPS, all the suspects have started appearing before their local magistrate’s court across the province. Limpopo SAPS’s commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has praised the Police teams for arresting the suspects and keeping this province safe.