The alleged masterminds of one of the biggest suspected abalone-smuggling syndicates in South Africa, has been smashed. At least 10 suspects were arrested during an early morning raid in Port Elizabeth and surroundings on Tuesday morning as part of a extended investigation targeting an international abalone syndicate. The joint operation was executed by SAPS specialised forces and swooped on seven addresses simultaneously. The suspected abalone-smuggling syndicate, which has links in … [Read more...] about Biggest Perlemoen smuggling ring smashed in Port Elizabeth
Crime
Fatal crash between bakkie and taxi
A culpable homicide case is under investigation following a two-car accident which claimed the life of a 67-year-old man in the early hours of Friday morning. Police were called to the scene, about 10km outside Port Alfred towards Kenton-On-Sea, at about 5am. On arrival they found the two damaged vehicles, a white Ford Bantam and a Nissan minibus taxi, on the side of the road. The driver of the Ford Bantam was certified dead at the scene and rescuers had to use the Jaws of Life to remove … [Read more...] about Fatal crash between bakkie and taxi
Four Addo robbery suspects arrested
Police in Addo have worked around the clock to successfully apprehend four suspects who were allegedly involved in a house robbery on Tuesday evening, 21 June 2016 at a guesthouse in Addo. It is alleged that the 76-year-old victim heard a loud noise at about 22:05 outside his room and went to investigate. The victim was approached by two unknown males and he was allegedly hit over the head with an iron bar by a third suspect. It is further alleged that the suspects entered the room and took … [Read more...] about Four Addo robbery suspects arrested
Second suspect in court for murder of alleged gangster
A second suspect appeared in the Port Elizabeth magistrate court yesterday for the murder of alleged gang member, Donovan ‘Staal’ Berry (47). Berry was fatally shot on 3 May 2016 in Barberry Drive Ext 31 in Bethelsdorp. The police intervention team performing duties under Operation Lockdown arrested the 23 year old suspect in Bethelsdorp on Wednesday evening (15/06/2016). The case is remanded to 23 June 2016 and the suspect remains in police custody. Elgershin Goliath ( 27) was arrested 20 … [Read more...] about Second suspect in court for murder of alleged gangster
Alleged Salt Lake gang member shot and killed
An alleged gang member was shot and killed while another was injured on the night of 19 June. It is alleged that at about 20:45, Sean Berry (30) and his friend were standing outside Berry’s parent’s house in Barends street, Salt Lake when three males approached them. The suspects started shooting at the duo. Berry sustained multiple gunshots to his body while the other victim (34 years) was shot twice. Berry died while on the way to hospital. The suspects fled on foot. The incident is gang … [Read more...] about Alleged Salt Lake gang member shot and killed
Major breakthrough against Rhino Poaching
The South African Police Service made a major breakthrough in curbing Rhino Poaching when they arrested three (3) suspects on Friday night, 17 June 2016 at about 22:00 at chalet 8, Makana Resort, Grahamstown. The arrest is the direct result of Operation Full Moon, which mainly focused on curbing rhino poaching incidents in the Province. The three (3) suspects, two (2) Zimbabwe nationals and one (1) South African appeared briefly in the Grahamstown Magistrates Court today, 20 June 2016. They … [Read more...] about Major breakthrough against Rhino Poaching
Fairview housebreaker shot by neighbour
It is alleged that on Friday morning 17 June at about 00:30, the owner of a house in Fairview, Walmer heard noises outside her house. When she looked through the window, she saw three men attempting to break into her house. The complainant managed to exit the house and alerted her neighbour. When they returned to the house, the suspects had already broken into her home and the suspects were busy packing the stolen property outside. A confrontation between the neighbour and the suspects … [Read more...] about Fairview housebreaker shot by neighbour
Missing Missionvale teen found murdered in Algoa Park
The body of a missing teenager from Missionvale, Algoa Park was found early on Friday morning, outside a house in the same area. It is alleged that on 13 June 2016 at about 19:00, Schumané Magielies (17) left home in Camaro Street to visit her brother who resides nearby. At about 03:00, the following morning (14 June 2016) she left her brother’s house. Later that day, her parents reported her missing at SAPS Algoa Park. At about 05:15 yesterday, her body was found lying outside a house in … [Read more...] about Missing Missionvale teen found murdered in Algoa Park
154 Arrests in Uitenhage
In an effort to quell crime and criminal activities in the Uitenhage Cluster a total 154 suspects were arrested over the past weekend. Crime prevention operations and high visibility patrols were conducted from 18:00 on Friday, 10 June 2016 until 06:00on Monday morning, 13 June 2016. The suspects were arrested for crimes ranging from housebreaking and theft, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, possession of suspected stolen goods, robbery common, theft out of and from motor … [Read more...] about 154 Arrests in Uitenhage
Drug dealing Bethelsdorp woman arrested
On the night of 9 June 2016, members of the SAPS intervention team performing duties under Operation Lockdown successfully executed a search warrant at a house in Tshangisa Steet Kwanoxolo, Bethelsdorp. A 40 year old woman was arrested and police confiscated 1950 mandrax tablets and a large amount of cash. The estimated street value of the tablets is R97 500. The suspect is expected to appear in court soon. Good community policing includes eradicating the sale of drugs as well as arresting … [Read more...] about Drug dealing Bethelsdorp woman arrested
Just two hours from complaint to arrest
Due to the swift reaction between members of Mount Road Crime Prevention Unit and PE Flying Squad, four suspects between the ages of 23 and 29 years old were arrested. A firearm, a hijacked vehicle as well as stolen property was recovered. It is alleged that on Friday, 10 June 2016 at about 06h00, the 30 year old complainant was walking in Leyland street North End, when a white BMW passed him. The vehicle then turned around and stopped next to him. One suspect pointed a firearm at the … [Read more...] about Just two hours from complaint to arrest
SAPS condemns #TaxiStrike
South African Police Service strongly condemns the actions of the taxi owners/drivers who are protesting and closing off roads across the Eastern Cape Province. We want to reiterate the point that the taxi owner/drivers have a Constitutional rights to protest. However, those very rights do not imply that people must infringe on the right of movement of other people, destroy property, attack police, be violent and intimidate others. This follows after several roads across the Province have … [Read more...] about SAPS condemns #TaxiStrike
12 Year-old Bethelsdorp girl fatally wounded
On Tuesday night, 7 June 2016 at about 23:00, a Bethelsdorp father and his twelve year old daughter were shot in their house, the young girl being fatally wounded. According to police information, the family was asleep when they heard loud knocking on their front door. The 43 year old man refused to open the door and the suspects went around to the back of the house, kicked open the door and entered. The owner of the house was shot three times and wounded, while his twelve year old daughter … [Read more...] about 12 Year-old Bethelsdorp girl fatally wounded
Former SAPS Members invited to return
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is currently recruiting former officers back into the service. In a statement issued on Tuesday, SAPS said the re-enlistment process will be done in the 2016/17 financial year. Former SAPS members will be appointed to the ranks of constable to colonel, depending on the rank they held when they left the service. The recruitment drive is targeted at specialised units such as the Detective Service, Visible Policing, K9, Public Order Policing and … [Read more...] about Former SAPS Members invited to return
Combating politically linked killings
The Minister of Police, Mr Nkosinathi Nhleko has expressed his serious concern at the rising number of killings, which are reportedly linked to politics. "We have noted with serious concern the incidents of killings particularly where political figures are victims or where the killings are being linked to the upcoming local government. A situation like this cannot be allowed to continue especially in the context of democracy," he said. To counter this, a multi-disciplinary task team has … [Read more...] about Combating politically linked killings
