| Operation Shanela II roadblock concludes the three-day activities in the Namakwa District | |
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| Date Published: | 2025/07/24 |
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Media Statement KIMBERLEY - The activities executed in the Namakwa district over the past three days as part of the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing’s programme, which commenced on Tuesday, 22 July 2025 with an internal engagement with the 23 Station Commanders within the district, followed by the Community Imbizo on 23 July 2025 in Nababeep, concluded with a roadblock today, 24 July 2025 on the N14 road between Springbok and Aggeneys. The roadblock forms part of the Operation Shanela II activities focusing on tackling violent crime, gender-based violence and femicide, murder, the proliferation of drugs and firearms, extortion and car hijacking in the Northern Cape. The operation commenced with a parade under the command of the Namakwa District Commissioner, Brigadier Schalk Andrews supported by the Provincial Head for Pro-Active Policing, Brigadier Irene Kopeledi and the Provincial Head for Corporate Communication and Liaison, Brigadier Mashay Gamieldien. During the roadblock in conjunction with officials from the Municipal and Provincial Traffic department and the Department of Home Affairs, stopped and searched 114 vehicles and 153 persons. Eight traffic fines were issued for traffic transgressions amounting to R4 400-00. During the roadblock, three undocumented males were detained for being in the country unlawfully. The disruptive actions including compliance inspections, high density police visibility, raiding of liquor outlets and drug houses, will continue in an effort to dismantle serious crimes and address illegal activities within the area of Namakwa as per the objectives of Operation Shanela II. Ends
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