Crime Report

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape   WESTERN CAPE - The illicit drug trade was dealt a heavy blow when Rural Flying Squad members confiscated drugs with an estimated street value of R 920 000-00 during Safer Festive Season crime combatting operations at Donkin Road, Beaufort West. Last night, 16 December 2021 at about 21:30, the members were strategically deployed along entry and exit points to … [Read more...] about Rural Flying Squad confiscates drugs estimated at R920 000 during Safer Festive Season operations in Beaufort West – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-18 00:57:10

from the Office of the Minister of Police   WESTERN CAPE - Police Minister, General Bheki Cele will on Monday, 20 December 2021, visit Cape Town as part of the annual Safer Festive Season Inspection Tour. The visit forms part of efforts by the South African Police Service, to channel resources to areas where they are most needed, to ensure police deal decisively with crime during the holiday season. Under the theme, “Extending our reach … [Read more...] about The Safer Festive Season Inspection Tour continues in the Western Cape Province – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-18 01:12:10

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape   STERKSPRUIT - A very successful three day bilateral operation was held from the 13-15 December 2021 in the Sterkspruit and other parts of Joe Gqabi District. The Commander was Lt Col Mtatase and the Operational commander was Capt Magobolo. The operation also included members from Visible Policing, POPS, Stock Theft unit, Detectives, Crime Intelligence and … [Read more...] about Successful bilateral operation in the Joe Gqabi District – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-16 19:58:00

from the Office of the Minister of Police   GAUTENG - As the country celebrated 16 December, Day of Reconciliation, Gauteng Police were out in full force stamping the authority of the state in Gauteng. Police operations were the order of the day as the Safer festive Season Inspection Tour headed to Kagiso in the West Rand. The third installation of the annual Safer Festive Season Inspection Tour saw police Minister General Bheki Cele and his deputy, … [Read more...] about Gauteng police instructed to have no mercy on violent criminals and protect lives at all cost this Festive Season – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-16 22:54:57

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape   WESTERN CAPE - The swift action taken during an integrated operation by SAPS and DAFF yesterday resulted in the arrest of five suspects who were caught in possession of West Coast Rock Lobster tails and other marine resources without the necessary permits. Information was received that two vehicles are heading towards Cape Town from Elands Bay with marine … [Read more...] about Five suspects arrested for the possession of West Coast rock lobster tails and other marine resources – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-16 12:46:44

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State   FREE STATE - Kroonstad police station is now opened and fully operational, again. The public will now be able to access services at the station. The SAPS Management appreciates the patience of the community during these trying times. Join Your Neighbourhood Watch Enquiries: Brigadier Motantsi Makhele 082 466 7396Twitter: … [Read more...] about Kroonstad police station opened again – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-16 15:40:36

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape   WESTERN CAPE - The quick response by Wellington police to an armed robbery in progress resulted in the arrest of two suspects this morning. SAPS members were alerted that a group of five suspects approached a farmer at his residence and demanded cash at around 09:50. They reacted to the information and upon their arrival in Commissioner Street the fleeing … [Read more...] about Two armed robbers arrested in Wellington – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-16 13:01:44

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape     WESTERN CAPE - Safer Festive Season operations yielded positive results when police confiscated an illicit firearm and drugs during crime combatting operations in the Southern Cape. Last night 15 December 2021 at about 22:45, members of the Eden Cluster Crime Combatting team were strategically deployed along the N2 highway when they conducted a … [Read more...] about Police confiscates illicit firearm and drugs during Safer Festive Season operations in the Southern Cape – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-16 12:03:32

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng   GAUTENG - The station is now fully operational. The management would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused during the period of closure. Join Your Neighbourhood Watch Enquiries: Lt Col Mavela Masondo 071 608 5490Twitter: https://twitter.com/SAPoliceService Report Every Crime Stamp Out Fraud and Corruption Be the … [Read more...] about Rietgat Police Station has reopened after decontamination – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-16 10:51:36

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape   WESTERN CAPE - All communities serviced by Knysna SAPS are advised that the police station has been temporarily closed for decontamination for Covid-19. The Community Service Centre will be operating from the Tsitsikamma K9 unit in Waterfront Drive and the community is advised to call 10111 for complaints. Alternately 0823793411 can be called for … [Read more...] about Knysna police station temporarily closed due to a Covid-19 related incident – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-16 05:47:21

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape WESTERN CAPE - All communities serviced by Mfuleni SAPS are advised that the police station has been temporarily closed for decontamination for Covid-19. The Community Service Centre will be operating from a mobile unit at the back of the station and the community is advised to call the 10 111 call centre for complaints. The station’s telephone lines are also … [Read more...] about Mfuleni police station temporarily closed due to a COVID-19 related incident – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-16 06:02:21

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State   FREE STATE - The communities served by Deneysville are informed that the Station is temporarily closed due to a Covid-19 related case. The communities are advised that the CSC will temporarily operate from CPF office at the back of the police station. For any police emergency the following numbers can be contacted: Station Commander … [Read more...] about Deneysville SAPS closed due to Covid-19 related incident – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-14 23:46:31

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng   GAUTENG - The Stations main building will be closed due to a member who tested positive for Covid-19. The arrangements have been made and they are busy decontaminating the station for the safety of the members and that of our community that we serve. The client service centre will be operating from blueroom, entrance by the single Quarters SAPS … [Read more...] about Temporary Closure of Norwood SAPS Main building – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-14 20:11:27

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS)   GAUTENG – The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation in Germiston together with the West Rand K9 executed a search and seizure warrant which resulted to a successful apprehension of four men allegedly operating an illegal drug manufacturing laboratory in Benoni today. The investigation team followed on intelligence regarding suspicious drug related activities in the Lakefield … [Read more...] about Hawks dismantle clandestine drug manufacturing laboratory and four men arrested – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-14 18:32:40

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West   POTCHEFSTROOM - The vigilance and hard work paid off when the Marikana police apprehended two suspects aged 35 and 37 for attempted ATM bombing and possession of explosives.   According to information received, police were conducting patrols in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 14 December 2021, when they spotted and approached two men near … [Read more...] about Police on patrol apprehend duo for attempted ATM bombing and possession of explosives – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-14 16:05:02