The Western Cape’s authorities arrested 55 suspects throughout the December holiday period. 46 of these suspects were arrested in the Overberg areas, while 9 were arrested in the Swartland area, while a number of illegal items were also confiscated.
This unit also conducted various
patrols in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve after numerous reports of robberies
were received. Since the patrols commenced during this period, not a single
robbery occurred.
The K9 Unit’s main objective is to serve as a crime fighting
force multiplier to SAPS and other role-players. The unit does this through the
detection and searching for contraband, particularly illegal drugs, firearms
and ammunition.
Western Cape
Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen said that the
unit also provides assistance to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and
Environmental Affairs to curb the illegal trade of abalone, crayfish and other
marine products.
“ The key words in any law
enforcement effort are visibility and proactiveness”, said Allen
The Swartland K-9 Unit conducted:
Eight (8) vehicle
checkpoints (VCPs),
Searched 64 vehicles,
Searched 19 premises and
Searched 97 people.
The Overberg K-9 Unit confiscated:
1 814 units of abalone at an
estimated value of R 976 804.00
318 units of abandoned
abalone at an estimated value of R 426 752.00
Six (6) units of West Coast
Rock Lobster at an estimated value of R 3 000.00
Two (2) boats/vessels at an
estimated value of R 53 000.00
Six (6) vehicles at an
estimated value of R 505 000.00
Various diving equipment with an
estimated value of R 8 500.00
Done By Esona Mfazwe
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