Operations Kukula nabs 870 suspects
SEKHUKHUNE – The South African Police Service’s Operation Kukula has effected a total of 870 arrests of suspects for various offences in all the five districts of Limpopo.
Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, Limpopo Provincial Police spokesperson, said the relentless efforts that are continuously displayed by the dedicated men and women in blue in combating crime across the province have subsequently yielded positive results through the apprehension of the suspects from 25 until Sunday, 31 March 2024.
Ledwaba indicated that during the operation, 10 suspects were arrested for illegal possession of firearms, seven for illegal possession of ammunition, five for contravention of Firearms Control Act, 14 for possession of dangerous weapons, five for dealing in drugs, three for possession of illegal cigarettes, 24 for illegal dealing in liquor, one for possession of counterfeit goods, one for Second Hand Goods Act including 24 for possession of drugs.
“Moreover, significant arrests were effected comprising of 18 for robbery with aggravating circumstances, six for business robbery, three for robbery residence, four for murder, two for attempted murder, seven for rape, two for attempted rape, 68 for assault GBH, 26 for assault common and 553 illegal immigrants.
In addition, 13 suspects were nabbed for burglary at business premises while 16 for burglary at residential, seven for theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle, 20 for malicious damage to property, 17 for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, one wanted suspect and 243 for other crimes.
Police managed to confiscate 22.6ml of liquor, 131 ammunition, R3300 in cash, two cellphones, 400 counterfeit goods, 16 dangerous weapons, 27.518kg of dagga, 22 sachets of Crystal Meth drugs, 154 packets of Nyaope drugs, 11 firearms, seven motor vehicles and 4231 packets of tobacco products,” explained Ledwaba.
The Limpopo Provincial Commissioner of SAPS, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe applauded the multidisciplinary forces for the remarkable successes that were achieved throughout the province during the operation and further encouraged the police to continue serving the members of the community with pride and dignity.
Some of the arrested suspects have already started to appear before various Magistrate’s courts across the Province.
