Crime

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State MARQUARD - An intelligence driven operation was conducted this morning at Marquard where one suspect was arrested. On 25 November 2021, the Marquard police conducted an operation focusing on the drug scourge that affects community safety especially the youth. The operation was conducted by Visible Policing members including Ladybrand K9 Unit at … [Read more...] about Woman charged for alleged posession of drugs in Marquard – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-26 10:21:10

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State THABONG - Crime Intelligence members operationalized information about a burglary in progress at a house in Brown Street, Rheederpark, Welkom. Welkom POP Reaction Team was activated to the scene. On 24 November 2021, at about 02:00, members of Welkom POP Reaction Team followed up information received and were informed that suspects have loaded stolen items … [Read more...] about Three suspects nabbed with stolen items shortly after a burglary was perpetrated in Welkom – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-26 09:09:21

  Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS)    PRETORIA – The Hawks Acting Provincial Head in the Western Cape, Brigadier Mushavhaduvha Ramovha welcomed the conviction and sentences against three accused Feng Zhu (50), Zhou Wang Feng (47) and  Richard Rayson (33) handed down by the at Khayelitsha Regional Court on Monday, 22 November 2021. The trio were arrested for the possession of 4600 units of abalone, which included 1098 … [Read more...] about Trio sentenced for abalone surpassing R970 000-00 – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-25 11:56:59

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) PRETORIA – This morning, the Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation team arrested a 45-year-old woman at her home in an estate in Midrand for alleged fraud and money laundering. She will appear in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crime Court tomorrow. The team executed a warrant of arrest after a lengthy investigation into a complaint of fraudulent activities. It is alleged that the suspect defrauded … [Read more...] about Suspect arrested for alleged fraud worth millions – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-25 17:42:54

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) LIMPOPO –A 34-year-old suspected cash-in-transit explosives dealer was arrested in the early hours of Thursday, 25 November 2021 at his home in the Northern Cape Province. In September 2020, the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation received intelligence about a suspect who was selling assembled-explosives in the Province. The explosives were allegedly sold to cash-in-transit robbers and ATM … [Read more...] about Hawks nab suspected cash-in-transit explosives dealer – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-25 18:12:54

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape CAPE TOWN – Continuous efforts by police to create a safer festive season in the Western Cape led to various arrests for drug and firearm related crimes in the Delft policing precinct on 24 and 25 November 2021. On Wednesday, 24 November 2021 at about 09:00, members of Delft Crime Prevention Unit were conducting patrols when they noticed a female coming out of a known drug … [Read more...] about Vigilance and dedication by police members leads to multiple arrests on firearm and drug related charges – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-25 21:07:12

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Northern Cape PRIESKA –De Aar Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit along with Prieska and De Aar Police Station Commanders and the Social Crime prevention members of the Pixley Ka Sema Cluster and various external role players today participated in the launch of 16 Days of Activism for no violence against women and children.  Pixley Ka Sema SAPS Cluster drill … [Read more...] about Prieska SAPS and De Aar FCS Unit embark on 16 Days of Activism awaress campaign – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-25 19:55:15

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) WESTERN CAPE – Three officials in the Kannaland Municipality were arrested today by the Hawks' Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team for fraud. The municipal manager later handed himself over to the Hawks' offices. The Director of Corporate Services, Hendrick Barnard; the former Chief Financial Officer, Nigel Delo; the Municipal Manager, Morne Hoogbaard and the Human Resources Manager, McGrandile … [Read more...] about Municipality officials in court for alleged fraud – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-25 18:42:54

Prospective car buyers warned against social media fraud More SAPS Crime Reports … [Read more...] about Prospective car buyers warned against social media fraud – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-25 12:26:59