Concerted efforts by Police in the Eden Cluster in the Garden Route District and the strategic deployment of integrated forces on the ground ensured that 418 suspects were arrested between Friday, 21 and Sunday morning, 23 May 21 at 06:00. Of these, three hundred and twelve (312) were arrested for reported crime, committed during the mentioned period. These arrests represent various criminal offences, ranging from petty to Contravention of DMA Covid-19 Regulations and other serious crime since the start of this weekend whilst twenty five (25) were wanted suspects.
This weekend’s operations included high visibility patrols in crime stricken areas, stop and search operations with a special focus on drug and liquor outlets, illegal firearms, the tracing of wanted suspects and the confiscation dangerous weapons. Most of the arrested suspects will make their court appearance in the local magistrates’ court tomorrow, Monday, 24 May 2021, once charged.
Ladysmith Saps has declared war against the possession and distribution of illegal goods such as drugs, firearms and ammunition, following the arrest of a 23-year-old man in connection with the unlawful possession of a substantial amount of ammunition yesterday, Thursday, 13 May 2021.
Members attached Ladismith Vispol, assisted by the Attaqua K-9 (Oudtshoorn Dog Unit), and pounced on a residence in Bosman Close, Ladismith yesterday at about 14:10, acting on intelligence that was supported by observation duties on the identified premises. Upon searching the premises and surrounding yard, members found a cache of illegal ammunition that was concealed amongst the yard’s refuse.