EASTERN CAPE – Mandrax tablets worth R47 750 was confiscated by Anti-Gang Unit members in Algoa Park last night, 12 April 2021.It is alleged that at about 22:40, members executed a search warrant at a house in Cudham Place. A total of 955 Mandrax tablets was found in the house. An enquiry docket was opened for further investigated. No arrest was made. In an intelligence driven operation conducted during the early hours of this morning, 13 April 2021, Anti-Gang Unit members arrested a … [Read more...] about Mandrax Tablets Seized
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Search underway for more Ngcobo cop killers
The search for more suspects linked to the Ngcobo police murders continues today, despite the breakthrough at the weekend. On Friday night, police received information that the unknown gunmen were hiding at the Seven Angels Church in Nyanga village at Ngcobo in the Eastern Cape. In a shoot-out between a police special task force and the gunmen on Friday night, seven suspects were shot dead and 10 others arrested, while some apparently managed to escape. The search is underway for the … [Read more...] about Search underway for more Ngcobo cop killers
Shotspotter technology proves to be innovative aid in Helenvale law enforcement
“Criminals must know that we are trying more innovate ways to deal with crime prevention and law enforcement and the successful implementation of Shotspotter technology is just one of the ways we are dealing with this evil.” Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Athol Trollip made this pertinent statement at a press conference held jointly with American company, Shotspotter Incorporated, and the Municipality at the Port Elizabeth City Hall today. Mayor Trollip said barring the … [Read more...] about Shotspotter technology proves to be innovative aid in Helenvale law enforcement
Police conducted 222 216 searches per day over Festive Season #BackToBasics
Today the Minister of Police, Mr Nkosinathi Nhleko and the Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane released information relating to the successes achieved through policing operations countrywide throughout the Safer Festive Season #BackToBasics operations embarked upon between the period 1 October and 31 December 2016. The integrated approach which enabled the participation of law enforcement agencies, including the departments … [Read more...] about Police conducted 222 216 searches per day over Festive Season #BackToBasics
Firearms confiscated in Gelvandale and Bethelsdorp
Six suspects were arrested and two firearms confiscated in two separate incidents yesterday 15 October 2016. The suspects are detained for unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition. On Saturday, 15 October 2015 at about 09:50 members from SAPS Gelvandale responded to a complaint of a suspicious vehicle in Liebenberg Street. As the members were following the vehicle, the driver and passenger alighted from the vehicle in an attempt tried to flee. The police officer saw the passenger … [Read more...] about Firearms confiscated in Gelvandale and Bethelsdorp
Big Guns to help New Brighton SAPS
The Portfolio Committee on Police wants Eastern Cape Police Commissioner Liziwe Ntshinga and the Port Elizabeth (PE) cluster management to urgently intervene at the New Brighton police station. "It is apparent that there is a serious management challenge with detective services at New Brighton police station. This does not bode well for crime prevention and the ability to police the area. "The committee accepts that some of the issues are structural and beyond the police's competences," … [Read more...] about Big Guns to help New Brighton SAPS
Armed Robbery
17 December 2014 at 01:00AM Total at Glenroy in Walker Drive Sherwood was armed robbed. No injuries. People just in shock. Garage Closed! Author: Divan Steynberg … [Read more...] about Armed Robbery
63 arrested for contravening Electoral Act
With only two days to go before South Africans take to the polls, the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says law enforcement agencies have to date arrested 63 people in 84 reported cases that contravene various sections of the Electoral Act. The offences committed include public violence, intimidation, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, common assault, malicious damage to property, including the unlawful removal of posters, police spokesperson … [Read more...] about 63 arrested for contravening Electoral Act
Eastern Cape SAPS ready for elections
More than 10 000 police will be deployed throughout the Eastern Cape to ensure that the election process takes place peacefully, says the provincial SAPS. Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape, Lieutenant General Celiwe Binta assured the public that their members will ensure peaceful elections at the 4 615 polling stations in the province. "I would like to assure members of the public that they will be safe when going to the polling … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape SAPS ready for elections
Can You Help Identify these Miscreants?
On Wednesday 16 November 2011 at approximately 7:40 am, an 11 year old white male scholar was allegedly accosted and sodomised by 3 males, 1 coloured 2 black. He was walking on the grassed area at the bottom of the Lawson Brown fields making his way via Whinfield road to Parsons Hill Primary. The area of the alleged attack is an open area between Roosevelt and Potgieter Streets (near the bottom of the Lawson Brown fields) Subsequent to the event some peers have come out as witnesses to the … [Read more...] about Can You Help Identify these Miscreants?
Praise for NIU
The MEC for the Ministry of Human Settlements, Safety and Liason, Helen Sauls-August today praised the National Intervention Unit (NIU) saying; "I learnt with a sense of pride and have only praise for the Port Elizabeth police for the way in which the National Intervention Unit (NIU) dealt with the alleged planned robbery of liquid platinum at the Burman and Stephenson roads. "During this time of the year there is an increase in the number of armed robberies but this time the robbers will see … [Read more...] about Praise for NIU
2011 Crime Statistics
Whilst releasing the latest Crime Statistics, the Minister of Police, Nathi Mthethwa, said; "The 2010/11 financial year crime statistics confirm our assertion that indeed the tide against crime is turning and that police, joined by society are gaining an upper hand against vicious criminals." The Eastern Cape crime statistics (per 100 000 people) are reflected in the table below: Crime Category 2009/10 2010/11 % Change Murder 48.4 47.3 -2.3% Sexual … [Read more...] about 2011 Crime Statistics
Chinese Nationals Nabbed in PE Raid
An operation by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (DPCI) dubbed 'The Hawks' and the Home Affairs Immigration Inspectorate led to the arrest of 18 Chinese nationals on charges relating to the alleged use of fraudulent South African documents on Wednesday. The Hawks and the Immigration Inspectorate embarked on nationwide raids on the operations of ZTE - a Chinese IT company based in South Africa. The raids were carried out at the ZTE premises in Johannesburg, Cape Town and … [Read more...] about Chinese Nationals Nabbed in PE Raid
Minister tells police to Maximize Resources
The Minister of Police, Nathi Mthethwa, told SAPS members at a public meeting in Xaba Hall, Uitenhage yesterday to utilize their resources effectively for the improvement of peoples' lives. Mthethwa addressed issues of police service delivery such as response times. On the statement by members of the public on how some members of SAPS simply did not do their work, the Minister unequivocally stated that he will not tolerate police who do not work. He acknowledged that resources were scarce but … [Read more...] about Minister tells police to Maximize Resources
1 497 Police Firearms Lost Since 2005
The Police Ministry, in efforts to improve firearm control and curb losses, has tasked the Police Inspectorate with monitoring the South African Police Service's firearm management. Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa made the announcement about the Inspectorate's new responsibilities in Parliament on Wednesday. The Inspectorate is a unit that investigates and ensures that all instructions are adhered to and implemented. "In addition to various corrective measures which we are currently … [Read more...] about 1 497 Police Firearms Lost Since 2005
