Police joint operation led to the arrest of ten (10) suspects in Sekhukhune District
The SAPS members at Sekhukhune District in Limpopo arrested ten (10) suspects aged between 20 and 39 for offences ranging from possession of illicit cigarettes to illegal immigrants during a joint operation on Thursday, 18 May 2023.
The operation was conducted by K9 members from Burgersfort, Masemola, Dennilton, and Flying Squard. The operation focused on the identified hot-spot at Dennilton policing area.
Six (6) suspects were arrested for illegal immigration, two for possession and dealing in illicit cigarettes, one for illegal gambling and one for dealing in drugs.
They seized 721 packets of Remington Gold illicit cigarettes, R 5000-00 cash, 15 Packets of Shasha illicit cigarettes, 83 sachets of Nyaope and 20 sachets Rock.
The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe appreciated the efforts displayed by our Police when performing their daily duties.
The arrested suspects will soon appear before the local Magistrate’s Court.
Source: South African Police Service