Crime
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Operation Shanela leads to breakthroughs
Police have reported significant breakthroughs following a high-intensity policing initiative across the Free State. Under Operation Shanela, law enforcement arrested 1 356 suspects over the past week, specifically targeting illicit…
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Police in the Free State arrest 1 356 suspects for multiple crimes
With a focus on illicit contraband, vehicle crimes and illegal firearms, the police in the Free State arrested 1 356 crimes in a week long operation.
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Man shot dead after dispute over communal pastures
The police are investigating a fatal shooting incident in Welkom, seemingly after a dispute over communal grazing rights.
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Illegal gold refinery hit in Bultfontein
Members of the SAPS Soshanguve K9 unit have arrested four undocumented persons after discovering an illegal gold refinery on a plot in Bultfontein.
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Crimes against women punished
The double life sentence handed down in the Odendaalsrus Regional Court after work done by the Welkom Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit.
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Clinic assault case pending
According to information received by department spokesperson Bonny Sehularo, the attack arose during a routine biometrics and file-issuing process, when a misunderstanding led to the patient becoming aggressive.
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Aanrandingsaak dán gehoor
Die saak sal op Maandag 2 Maart in die Welkom-streekhof voorkom. Dit verhoordatum behoort dan vasgestel te word. Die verwagting was dat die verhoordatum op 30 Janaurie bekend gemaak sou…
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Korrupsie glo oopgevlek
Voorlopige ondersoeke wat deur die projekbestuurder gedoen is, het bykomende beweerde slagoffers van soortgelyke afpersing aan die lig gebring. Hy het ook vasgestel dat die verdagte onlangs ‘n tweedehandse voertuig…
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Operation Knockout is the best
At the 2024-’25 Free State Provincial Excellence Awards, Operation Knock Out was named “Best Operational Team,” with WO Tsepo Tjalkosi recognized as Best Individual Commander for his role in combating…
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Two victims found gunned down
An African male, estimated to be in his mid-30s, was found lying on the road. He was dressed in black trousers, a grey T-shirt, and a grey and black tracksuit…
