An integrated province wide crime fighting operation between various state organs and local municipality has dealt a hard blow to the criminals and their plans to render the province lawless. More than one thousand two hundred and thirteen (1213) suspects aged between 18 and 48 years were arrested during meticulously executed week-long operations by Eastern Cape SAPS within the province between 23-31 January 2017. These operations were conducted in collaboration with various law enforcement … [Read more...] about Seven Days – 1 213 Arrests
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Accolades for top NMB SAPS Members
The Eastern Cape Star of the Year 2015/2016 shone again at the National Excellence Awards Ceremony - held at Sun City International, Rustenburg in North West on the 27 January 2017. The Eastern Cape duo of Sgt Blundin and Sgt Msindwana scooped the Visible Policing Team of the Year. Sgt Blundin and Cst Msindwana are a two-man team who performed duties on the same shift for the reporting period. They respond to priority one complaints, crimes in progress and trio crimes in the Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Accolades for top NMB SAPS Members
Corrupt officials rob people of basic services
The National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) Lieutenant General Mthandazo Ntlemeza has appointed a high level task team to investigate the allegations of corruption in the Eastern Cape municipalities. The task team will be led by a highly experienced Brigadier from the Hawks who played a pivotal role in during his tenure as part of the Joint Anti Task Team led by the NPA between 2003 and 2005. The task team will be comprised of investigators from the Hawks, … [Read more...] about Corrupt officials rob people of basic services
Not the Most Opportune Time to Commit a Crime in Despatch
On Friday 27 January members from SAPS Despatch were busy distributing safety hints pamphlets on National Police Day in town, when they received valuable information from the community about a house robbery that occurred earlier. Members immediately followed up on the information which contributed to the successful arrest of one suspect allegedly involved in the house robbery. The house robbery took place at about 06:00 on Friday 27 January 2017, in Stellenberg Close, Despatch. It is alleged … [Read more...] about Not the Most Opportune Time to Commit a Crime in Despatch
Is this Rape Suspect familiar to you?
Uitenhage: The Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Uitenhage is appealing to the community to assist them in tracing the man in the above identikit. Police believe he can assist them in a kidnapping and rape case that occurred in Kwanobuhle. It is alleged that the 14-year-old victim was walking in Ponana Tini Road, Kwanobuhle on Friday, 20 January 2017 at about 14:00, when she was accosted by an unknown male. The suspect threatened her with a knife and … [Read more...] about Is this Rape Suspect familiar to you?
Images of three women wanted for dealing in dagga
The Hawks in the Eastern Cape Province are searching for three women (see below) who failed to honour their court appearance after they were arrested for dealing in dagga in August 2016. Nobesuthu Tini, who was residing at 6 Henderson street, Zwide, Port Elizabeth, Nandipha Nomganga, whose last known address was 187 Rubushane street, Zwide, Port Elizabeth as well as Nolubabalo Majali who resided at 6 Henderson street, Zwide, Port Elizabeth are on the run from the law and the Hawks are … [Read more...] about Images of three women wanted for dealing in dagga
Security Company Vehicle Confiscated and Suspects Detained for Illegal Hunting
Alert Uitenhage police officials on patrol noticed suspicious behaviour whilst driving on the R75, close to the Springs Resort in Uitenhage at 03:20, this morning, and investigated. Members found one person standing next to a security company Isuzu bakkie and noticed a second person in the bushes, carrying a bright light. Upon investigation, members discovered a bushbuck that was shot and killed with a dog next to the dead animal. Police officials arrested the two suspects on the spot for … [Read more...] about Security Company Vehicle Confiscated and Suspects Detained for Illegal Hunting
Arrests pile up during Operation Back to Basics
Operation Back to Basics continues to rid the province of criminal elements due to continuous police visibility and operations aimed at the arrest of wanted suspects, the seizure of firearms and illegal drugs. During operations held over the past week, 633 suspects have been arrested – 152 for crimes detected as a results of police action, 70 for assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, 19 for murder, 21 for all forms of robberies and other serious crimes. 143 dangerous weapons … [Read more...] about Arrests pile up during Operation Back to Basics
Shot at in Highfield Road
Members from the Mount Road Operational Command Centre have effected several arrests since Friday, 20 January 2017. Several suspects were arrested for serious crimes including drug related cases, unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition, attempted murder and possession of suspected stolen property. A total of five firearms were confiscated by police since Thursday, 19 January to 21 January 2017. On 19 January 2017 the Provincial Gang Investigation Unit were following up on information … [Read more...] about Shot at in Highfield Road
Most Wanted Gangster Arrested
One of Port Elizabeth’s most sought after gangster was arrested on Saturday evening, 14 January by members of SAPS Bethelsdorp’s crime prevention unit. It is alleged that at about 17:00 while patrolling Kleinskool in Bethelsdorp, information was received about the possible whereabouts of the suspect. The Information was immediately followed up and as the suspect saw the police officers, he attempted to escape. A chase ensued on foot and the suspect was apprehended. While the members were … [Read more...] about Most Wanted Gangster Arrested
He Shoots, He’s Arrested
Port Elizabeth: On Thursday, 12 January 2017, a 24 year old suspect was arrested within two hours after a shooting incident which occurred in Bethelsdorp. It is alleged that at about 14:50, the complainant heard gunshots been fired outside her house in Celosia Street, Bethelsdorp. Immediately thereafter an unknown person ran into her house. The suspects continued firing into the house from the outside. No one was injured, only damage to the property. The Provincial Gang Investigation Unit … [Read more...] about He Shoots, He’s Arrested
Cleaning up the Streets (and drug houses)
The Provincial Gang Investigation Unit worked throughout the night of 11 January arresting suspects allegedly involved in gang related shootings committed in the Northern areas. Since early yesterday afternoon until 03:00 this morning, the team apprehended 7 suspects wanted on various murder, attempted murder and arson cases. Suspects aged between 23-29 years old were detained. All arrested suspects are affiliates of different gangs and will appear in the Port Elizabeth’s magistrates’ court on … [Read more...] about Cleaning up the Streets (and drug houses)
PE Student Duped
Port Elizabeth: The South African Police Service in the Mount Road Cluster is warning students to be wary when looking for accommodation to rent. The warning is issued after a person was duped by applying for accommodation via the internet. It is alleged that an 18 year old teenager applied for student accommodation after viewing an advertisement on a well-known internet site. The student contacted the person in the advertisement and a deposit of R3500 was deposited into the person’s account … [Read more...] about PE Student Duped
Motherwell Tracing Operations Lead to Multiple Arrests
On 09 January 2017 Port Elizabeth's Motherwell Cluster Hijacking Task Team and the detectives of all the Motherwell stations conducted a special tracing operation from 21:00 to 05:00. The team concentrated on serious crimes following a recent spate of house breakings and robberies in the cluster. In the process 67 houses were searched and 20 suspects arrested for crimes ranging from attempted murder, assault GBH and house robbery to unlawful possession of fire arms and ammunition. During the … [Read more...] about Motherwell Tracing Operations Lead to Multiple Arrests
Gomery Place House Robbery Suspect Arrested
Port Elizabeth: It is alleged that at about 09:30 this morning, the owner of a house in Gomery Place Summerstrand had surprised an intruder who was busy packing household items into a bag. The woman screamed and the suspect grabbed her by her arm. The 57 year old woman’s husband who was in the outbuilding rushed in and confronted the suspect who was making a hasty exit. A scuffle ensued between the two men and the complainant succeeded in overpowering the man. Police was summoned and the 38 year … [Read more...] about Gomery Place House Robbery Suspect Arrested
