The past 24 hours have seen the South African Police embark on
various crime intelligence operations around the country. Successfully
more criminals are behind bars, and dangerous firearms have been
confiscated.
In the Walmer area, the police successfully arrested several suspects
linked to crime and confiscated firearms and other items during a crime
blitz. A firearm that was confiscated has been associated with a
housebreaking in Walmer during February 2016.
In the Ethekwini area, a total of eight suspects were arrested for
various crimes, ranging from drugs, and unlawful possession of firearms,
house, and business robberies. The police recovered stolen vehicles,
cellphones, firearms and other electronic devices.
Members of the Muizenberg Crime Preventing Unit succeeded in
arresting two suspects and confiscating drugs while on patrol. The
Overcome Heights Informal Settlement is known for drug activity. Two men
aged 27 and 22 respectively threw away a bag of narcotics when they
noticed the police patrolling. However, the police managed to recover
the drugs consisting of mandrax tablets and arrest the two for illegal
possession.
Perhaps the most frightening story is the arrest of a lieutenant in
the South African National Defense Force (SANDF) during a police
intelligence-led operation in Bloemfontein. The suspect had a warrant of
arrest against him for murder. It is indeed a depressing thought
knowing that the army harbors criminals. The army that is commissioned
to protect South Africa. The police recovered hand grenades and
ammunition during the blitz.
It is encouraging to know that the South African Police are taking
positive action around the country and arresting criminals that
terrorize innocent people. While the crime statistics remain high and
arresting several suspects are applauded, the crime situation remains a
serious concern. It is also a distressing thought to know that the South
African prisons are overcrowded and arresting more criminals will have a
severe impact on the already strained state. However, it is the
positive progression of the South African police that makes the country a
safer environment.
By Laura Oneale
South Africa Today – South Africa News
http://southafricatoday.net/south-africa-news/south-african-police-helping-nation/
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