SAPS

EASTERN CAPE – An intelligence driven operation conducted by Mthatha Tactical Response Team and Mthatha Crime Intelligence units led to arrest of a 51-year-old male suspect for unlawful possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. This operation followed after police received information about illegal firearms and ammunition in Tabase A/A on Wednesday, 28 April 2021. Police confiscated: 9mm Parabellum Baretta (state firearm), one (1) magazine with 15 live ammunition, 9mm Luger Parabellum … [Read more...] about 51 Year-old arrested for illegal firearms and ammunition

QONCE – The staff of Provincial Performance Management Section gathered at Inkwenkwezi Game Resort today to celebrate the good years they have shared with their commander, Colonel Edgracia Thobeka Lupindo. Speaking at the event, her colleague, Lieutenant Colonel Kwanele Mqiki described Colonel Lupindo as an approachable, disciplined and a dedicated commander. He thanked her for the guidance and mentorship she displayed to the unit and that they will miss her strategic thinking and decision … [Read more...] about Wonderful farewell for beloved commander

GQEBERHA – Two suspects were arrested in a house robbery in Kwazakele, while a vehicle was recovered abandoned after a house robbery in Bushy Park last night, 23/04.In the first house robbery, it is alleged that at approximately 19:15 in Seaview Road, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) the complainant was at home with his parents. When he went outside with his dog, he was confronted by five suspects of which three were armed with fire arms. The suspects forced the complainant back into the house where he … [Read more...] about Bushy Park Armed Suspects Arrested

CAMBRIDGE – Persistent Cambridge detective today arrested the suspect to solve murder of 8-year-old girl that was killed in Doorchester Heights informal settlement two months ago.It is alleged that a resident went to check his garden not far from the shacks and discovered a partly decomposed half naked unknown body lying over his crops covered with a blanket. The persistent detective, Sergeant Bulelani Mgubo started his investigation since then and gathered critical information through his … [Read more...] about Persistence leads to suspects’ arrest for murder of 8-year-old girl

EASTERN CAPE – The East London Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team arrested Andile Mhlawuli (35) for alleged fraud and money laundering on Thursday, 22 April 2021.It is alleged that during the period between April and August 2014, Mhlawuli who was employed as an admin clerk at the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality fraudulently enriched himself at the expense of service providers. His modus operandi was he would identify projects where tenders had been awarded but there were … [Read more...] about Former Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality clerk arrested for retention fraud

GQEBERHA – As police officials, continuous multidisciplinary operations to stop the illegal trading in counterfeit goods must be enforced as this illicit trading impacts vastly on the economy of the country.Fake perfumes with an estimated value of R1, 2 million were confiscated in a joint operation by the Port of Ngqura border policing and patent attorneys, Spoor and Fisher on Thursday, 22 April 2021 at a shop in North Street in North End in Gqeberha. It is alleged that at about 09:30 on the … [Read more...] about Something Stank in Gqeberha

GQEBERHA – Swift action from SAPS Algoa Park detectives on information received, resulted in the arrest of a 40-year-old suspect and the recovery of almost R30 000-00 worth of goods. It is alleged that between Tuesday 20 April 2021 and Wednesday 21 April 2021 a house breaking was reported at a business in Grant Street, Sidwell. The suspect(s) forced a back door open to gain entrance to the property and stole a computer, tools and power tools. On Thursday 22 April 2021, detectives acted on a tip … [Read more...] about Swift work from Algoa Park SAPS

EASTERN CAPE – Kei Bridge Police swiftly responded to a call where a vehicle was stolen at Ndabakazi Location yesterday afternoon and managed to arrest the suspect. Information received was that the vehicle is driving to the direction of Kei Bridge and backup was called to assist in the chase. The vehicle was spotted on N2, the driver did not stop and as a result he bumped the entrance gate at the Kei Bridge Police Station. The driver drove off the road to the bushes and it is then that the … [Read more...] about Suspect arrested after bumping into Kei Bridge Police Station gate

Cradock: On Friday, 16 April 2021 a 42-year-old murder and robbery accused, Themba Sindaphi was sentenced in the Grahamstown High Court.This followed the aggravating robbery and brutal murder of a 78-year-old female, Ms Paddy Orphen from a farm in the Cradock policing precinct on 5 May 2020. During the robbery her Ford Ranger bakkie was also taken and found deserted and burned at the nearby bushes in the Industrial area of Cradock. The accused was arrested after which the case was transferred to … [Read more...] about Life sentence for murder of 78-year-old

CAMBRIDGE – Determined to protect the marine living resources, East London K9 Unit members pounced on five suspects and seized illegal abalone on Wednesday, 14 April 2021 during patrols. Police spotted the suspects near a residence in Edmund Street, Amalinda and stopped them in their tracks as they were trying to evade arrest. A thorough search was conducted by the police of their vehicles, a Kombi and a VW Polo, that led to the discovery of 781 units of abalone. The abalone weighing 56 kg is … [Read more...] about Five suspects arrested for possession of abalone in Amalinda

EASTERN CAPE- In a joint operation between Gqeberha K9 unit and a private anti-poaching unit, two suspects were arrested and abalone confiscated during early this morning, 14 April 2021.It is alleged that on Tuesday, 13 April 2021 at about 22:00, the K9 unit members followed up on information received of a suspicious vehicle with possible abalone. The vehicle was spotted in Marine Drive and stopped. Nothing suspicious was found in the vehicle. At about 05:30, the K9 members and the anti-poaching … [Read more...] about Two Suspects Arrested for Abalone Possession

GQEBERHA – The Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Gqeberha is seeking the community’s assistance in tracing a rape suspect. It is alleged that on Saturday, 27 March 2021 at about 22:00, the 11-year-old victim was walking in G-West in Walmer location when the suspect confronted her. He took the victim to the graveyard where he allegedly raped her. He took the victim’s hoodie and left his jersey behind. The suspect is a black male, slim, tall and is in his late 20’s. He … [Read more...] about Police seek Gqeberha rape suspect

EASTERN CAPE – Christopher Stylianou (58) appeared briefly in the Port Alfred Magistrates Court this morning on a charge of Fraud.On 26 March 2020 during the Lockdown, the suspect teamed up with two others in Port Alfred to raise funds for food parcels. The first donation received was from a local foundation to the sum of R10 000-00. A non-profit company called Ndlambe Lockdown Support Group was opened by the suspect who was in possession of the Bank Card. Sponsorships and donations were … [Read more...] about Port Alfred Man (58) on fraud charge relating to Covid-19 donations

EASTERN CAPE – A 28-year-old man appeared in the Kwanobuhle magistrates’ court this morning, 13 April 2021 on a charge of murder.It is alleged that on 31 March 2021 in the evening, the suspect burnt his bedding at his house in Matana Street in Kwanobuhle. On 1 April 2021, the family reported the malicious damage to property to police and indicated that they were suspicious that he may have been involved in some other criminal activity. Police went to the house and found blood stains inside his … [Read more...] about LGBTQI Murder suspect appears in court

EASTERN CAPE – The good team work between different units and the community led to the arrest of a 31-year-old suspect for the possession of drugs.This arrest came after Aliwal North SAPS K9 members and District Operation Command Centre members embarked on an operation on Monday, 12 April 2021. An identified house was searched in the Joe Gqabi area that led to the arrest of the man. The following was confiscated: 10 small plastics bags containing Chrystal Meth (Tik) and 9 small plastic bags … [Read more...] about Suspect arrested with Tik and Dagga