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GRAAFF-REINET<\/strong> \u2013 On 4 November,<\/strong> multi-disciplinary operations conducted as build-ups towards the MEC for Community Safety and Transport in the Eastern Cape Province, Xolile Nqatha’s launch of Safety Month in Graaff-Reinet, part of South Africa’s broader campaign, yielded positive results, including numerous arrests and the confiscation of a stolen vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli confirmed that multisectoral teams comprising the South African Police Service (SAPS), Provincial and Municipal Traffic officers,<\/strong> and private security companies were involved in several joint operations, which led to either arrests or the issuing of fines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Traffic fines worth R24,000 were issued during a roadblock that was operated on the N9 on 4 November,” said Nkohli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, he said that an intelligence-driven operation led to the arrest of 20 suspects,<\/strong> and among those was a man nabbed for possession of a <\/strong>stolen vehicle in Makhanda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nkohli revealed that a preliminary investigation into the vehicle theft has uncovered important details about the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“A preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was stolen in Addo two months ago,” said Nkohli.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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