In Ritavi, outside Tzaneen, two suspects (aged 27 and 30) were arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of suspected stolen properties.
They also had in their possession one revolver .38 special, four LG speakers, a steak chain, an HP Laptop, external hard-drives, a camera, household items, two cellphones and a BMW sedan stolen in Gauteng.
In Hlanganani outside Giyani, four suspects (aged between 20 and 26) were arrested for a series of armed robberies.
In addition to these recent arrests, the following successes were also achieved since the launch of the operations:
• A total of 42 motor vehicles were recovered including the five that were stolen from a garage in Phalaborwa
• A total of 248 firearms and rounds of ammunition were also seized
• 175.281 grams of Nyaope seized and
• 47423.4 assorted drugs confiscated
The provincial commissioner Lieutenant-General Nneke Ledwaba has commended all members involved for the dedication and determination shown during these operations.
“As the mood for the festive season celebrations is gradually gaining momentum among our communities, opportunistic criminals will also attempt to pounce on unsuspecting possible victims. We therefore urge all members of the community to remain vigilant during this period,” said General Ledwaba.
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