Amathole: 26 February 2023: Multiple successful SAPS operations within various hotspot areas at Amathole this weekend, proved to be successful with numerous arrests. A total of eight (06) suspects between 27 and 45 years old were arrested for dealing in drugs, unlawful possession of ammunition and selling liquor without a license. Operations were conducted in Stutterheim and Willowvale.
In Stutterheim , a suspect was arrested for possession of dagga and in Willowvale, three suspects were arrested for selling liquor without a license while one was arrested for unlawful possession of ammunition. Police also confiscated dangerous weapons, cellphones and gas lights .
All suspects are due to appear in their respective courts soon.
Amathole District Commissioner, Major General Ngangema Xakavu reiterated that these operations will continue in order to make our communities safe and to reduce crime in the hotspot areas in the Amathole district.