Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape

EASTERN CAPE - During the 22 July 2021 and 23 July 2021, Chris Hani District Detectives held an  operation to seek suspects and stolen property in the Chris Hani District.

Successes included:

* 127 Suspects arrested,

* 4 Warrants of arrest executed,

* 4 Warnings for court issued, and

* 1 Subpoenas served.

Property recovered:

* Cofimvaba - Possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition - one firearm and ammunition seized,

* Dalasile - Possession of an illegal firearm - one firearm seized,

* Mlungisi - Malicious damage to property- property seized,

* Cofimvaba - Possession of an unlicensed firearm - one firearm seized,

* Ntabathemba - Office furniture seized.

The Acting District Detective Commander of Chris Hani District, Colonel Errol Fortuin commended the district detectives on the successes achieved.

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