Over 280 suspects arrested in Northern Cape over the past week

Police in the Northern Cape have arrested over 280 suspects across the province over the last week.

The arrests are for various offences, including drug dealing, possession of drugs, attempted murder, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and offences relating to undocumented persons, among other crimes.

Provincial Police spokesperson, Molefi Shemane elaborates, “ During the reporting period, law enforcement officials stopped and searched 6 824 individuals and 3 862 vehicles at vehicle checkpoints and roadblocks along national and provincial roads.

As part of efforts to enforce compliance with legislation, liquor premises found operating without the required licences or failing to comply with applicable legal requirements were closed.

A total of 19 fines were issued during the operations.” #sapsNC [SAPS NORTHERN CAPE INTENSIFIES OPERATION SHANELA II AS SAFER FESTIVE SEASON OPERATIONS GAIN MOMENTUM] The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape continues to intensify its crime-fighting efforts through high-density, multidisciplinary #OperationShanela II operations, resulting in the arrest of 289 suspects across the province between 05 and 11 October 2026.

The operations, conducted across all five districts in collaboration with various law enforcement agencies, form part of the ongoing efforts to clamp down on criminal activities and strengthen police visibility as the SAPS ramps up its Safer Festive Season operations.

With the festive season approaching, the SAPS is deploying more boots on the ground through intensified patrols, roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints and targeted crime prevention operations.

These proactive interventions are aimed at disrupting criminal activities, removing illegal firearms and dangerous weapons from circulation, apprehending wanted suspects and ensuring the safety and security of residents and visitors to the Northern Cape.

During the reporting period, law enforcement officials stopped and searched 6 824 individuals and 3 862 vehicles at vehicle checkpoints (VCPs) and roadblocks along national and provincial roads.

The operations resulted in the arrest of 289 suspects for various offences, including drug dealing, possession of drugs, attempted murder, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, common assault, burglary, malicious damage to property and offences relating to undocumented persons, among other crimes.

As part of efforts to enforce compliance with legislation, liquor premises found operating without the required licences or failing to comply with applicable legal requirements were closed.

A total of 19 fines were issued during the operations.