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![#sapsNW [INTELLIGENCE-DRIVEN OPERATION NETS 49-YEAR-OLD SUSPECT AND UNCOVERS ILLEGAL FIREARMS AND SUSPECTED STOLEN PROPERTY IN KLIPGAT] An intelligence-driven operation conducted by the Provincial #AntiGang Unit and Provincial Crime Intelligence Overt Operations has resulted in the arrest of a 49-year-old man and the seizure of firearms, ammunition, suspected stolen property and SAPS uniform-related items in Klipgat. The joint operation was conducted in the early hours of Monday, 31 August 2026, after the team acted on information and executed a legally authorised search warrant at a residence in Klipgat. During the search, police recovered three firearms, including a silver 9mm pistol with its serial number allegedly filed off, and two blank firearms, one of which was allegedly modified to fire live ammunition. A total of 115 live 9mm rounds, three empty 9mm magazines, three empty 9mm cartridges, 40 blank rounds, and a pistol holster were also seized. The operation further led to the recovery of eight laptops, three cellphones and a Motorola hand-held radio. One of the laptops bore a Government department sticker. Police also seized approximately 21.332 kilograms of copper cable with an estimated value of about R5 000. In addition, #SAPS uniform-related items, including two SAPS caps, a pair of police socks, a SAPS pocketbook and a SAPS badge, were confiscated for further investigation. Several role players were involved in the processing and investigation of the recovered exhibits, including the Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) of Klipgat SAPS, Provincial Organised Crime, the Head Office Commercial Crime Cyber Unit, Transnet and Eskom. The suspect faces charges of: • Three counts of possession of an unlicensed firearm; • Possession of ammunition; •Possession of suspected stolen property; and • Unlawful possession of state property, relating to the SAPS uniform-related items. The suspect is expected to appear before the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate's Court today, 01 September 2026. The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Arthur Adams, commended the coordinated efforts of all the role players. He stated that this operation demonstrates the power of collaboration. When law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders work together, criminals have fewer places to hide. "Through strengthened partnerships, intelligence sharing and coordinated operations, we will continue to disrupt criminal activities and ensure that those who break the law are brought to justice,” said Lieutenant General Adams. #FightingCrime #PartnershipPolicing #GunsOffTheStreets #SaferCommunities ST](https://image.24vids.com/tw-2094696707468521952/amplify_video_thumb/2094696582809571328/img/Tfdu_3kjXRJGlUix.jpg)
#sapsNW [INTELLIGENCE-DRIVEN OPERATION NETS 49-YEAR-OLD SUSPECT AND UNCOVERS ILLEGAL FIREARMS AND SUSPECTED STOLEN PROPERTY IN KLIPGAT] An intelligence-driven operation conducted by the Provincial #AntiGang Unit and Provincial Crime Intelligence Overt Operations has resulted in the arrest of a 49-year-old man and the seizure of firearms, ammunition, suspected stolen property and SAPS uniform-related items in Klipgat. The joint operation was conducted in the early hours of Monday, 31 August 2026, after the team acted on information and executed a legally authorised search warrant at a residence in Klipgat. During the search, police recovered three firearms, including a silver 9mm pistol with its serial number allegedly filed off, and two blank firearms, one of which was allegedly modified to fire live ammunition. A total of 115 live 9mm rounds, three empty 9mm magazines, three empty 9mm cartridges, 40 blank rounds, and a pistol holster were also seized. The operation further led to the recovery of eight laptops, three cellphones and a Motorola hand-held radio. One of the laptops bore a Government department sticker. Police also seized approximately 21.332 kilograms of copper cable with an estimated value of about R5 000. In addition, #SAPS uniform-related items, including two SAPS caps, a pair of police socks, a SAPS pocketbook and a SAPS badge, were confiscated for further investigation. Several role players were involved in the processing and investigation of the recovered exhibits, including the Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) of Klipgat SAPS, Provincial Organised Crime, the Head Office Commercial Crime Cyber Unit, Transnet and Eskom. The suspect faces charges of: • Three counts of possession of an unlicensed firearm; • Possession of ammunition; •Possession of suspected stolen property; and • Unlawful possession of state property, relating to the SAPS uniform-related items. The suspect is expected to appear before the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate's Court today, 01 September 2026. The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Arthur Adams, commended the coordinated efforts of all the role players. He stated that this operation demonstrates the power of collaboration. When law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders work together, criminals have fewer places to hide. "Through strengthened partnerships, intelligence sharing and coordinated operations, we will continue to disrupt criminal activities and ensure that those who break the law are brought to justice,” said Lieutenant General Adams. #FightingCrime #PartnershipPolicing #GunsOffTheStreets #SaferCommunities ST
SA Police Service 🇿🇦28,398 views • 11 days ago
![#sapsNW [NORTH WEST SAPS CONFIRMS 14 DEATHS OF ILLEGAL MINERS] The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (#SAPS) in the North West, Lieutenant General Arthur Adams, has confirmed the deaths of 14 illegal miners at the Nkaneng dumping site in Bojanala Sub-District 2 (Rustenburg). The incident was reported to the police at approximately 21h00 on Monday, 10 August 2026. Preliminary information indicates that a group of suspected zama-zamas was conducting an illegal mining operation at a dumping site. A permit had been granted to a company to extract PGM (Platinum Group Metals) in the area. The group of zama-zamas was allegedly manually digging in an excavated area when the walls caved in, trapping the illegal miners inside. Nearby mine security was informed of the incident by a fellow zama-zama who, after reporting the incident, disappeared. Police were subsequently called to the scene, where the deceased illegal miners were discovered. Most of the deceased are understood to be Basotho nationals. Eight people who were rescued have been admitted to a local hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment. Three were discharged shortly after receiving treatment and were detained for contravention of the Immigration Act. The remaining five are still being kept in hospital under police guard. Authorities are continuing to assess the situation amid concerns that an unknown number of illegal miners may still be trapped underground. The immediate priority remains the safe rescue and recovery of anyone who may still be underground, with all relevant resources being mobilised to support the operation. An inquest investigation has also been opened to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. Lieutenant General Arthur Adams described the incident as a tragic reminder of the dangers associated with illegal mining. Illegal mining takes place outside regulated mining environments, often without proper safety measures, oversight, or lawful working conditions. He warned that people entering abandoned or active underground areas expose themselves to significant risks, including rockfalls and other life-threatening hazards. #IllicitMining #IllegalMining ST](https://image.24vids.com/tw-2087211906863968258/amplify_video_thumb/2087211829088911360/img/oRfilvNsl3DRwTX_.jpg)
#sapsNW [NORTH WEST SAPS CONFIRMS 14 DEATHS OF ILLEGAL MINERS] The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (#SAPS) in the North West, Lieutenant General Arthur Adams, has confirmed the deaths of 14 illegal miners at the Nkaneng dumping site in Bojanala Sub-District 2 (Rustenburg). The incident was reported to the police at approximately 21h00 on Monday, 10 August 2026. Preliminary information indicates that a group of suspected zama-zamas was conducting an illegal mining operation at a dumping site. A permit had been granted to a company to extract PGM (Platinum Group Metals) in the area. The group of zama-zamas was allegedly manually digging in an excavated area when the walls caved in, trapping the illegal miners inside. Nearby mine security was informed of the incident by a fellow zama-zama who, after reporting the incident, disappeared. Police were subsequently called to the scene, where the deceased illegal miners were discovered. Most of the deceased are understood to be Basotho nationals. Eight people who were rescued have been admitted to a local hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment. Three were discharged shortly after receiving treatment and were detained for contravention of the Immigration Act. The remaining five are still being kept in hospital under police guard. Authorities are continuing to assess the situation amid concerns that an unknown number of illegal miners may still be trapped underground. The immediate priority remains the safe rescue and recovery of anyone who may still be underground, with all relevant resources being mobilised to support the operation. An inquest investigation has also been opened to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. Lieutenant General Arthur Adams described the incident as a tragic reminder of the dangers associated with illegal mining. Illegal mining takes place outside regulated mining environments, often without proper safety measures, oversight, or lawful working conditions. He warned that people entering abandoned or active underground areas expose themselves to significant risks, including rockfalls and other life-threatening hazards. #IllicitMining #IllegalMining ST
SA Police Service 🇿🇦16,776 views • 1 month ago
![#sapsNW [NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE] The N14 road between Vryburg and Kuruman is currently closed due to dangerously high water levels. Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the area and make use of the N18 route (Vryburg to Kimberley via Taung) as an alternative. Please note that the attached video was recorded on Saturday, 2 May 2026. Water levels have risen further since the time of recording. ML](https://image.24vids.com/tw-2051028906581565743/amplify_video_thumb/2051028801505665024/img/igfDKjN7UlwTxOpf.jpg)
#sapsNW [NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE] The N14 road between Vryburg and Kuruman is currently closed due to dangerously high water levels. Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the area and make use of the N18 route (Vryburg to Kimberley via Taung) as an alternative. Please note that the attached video was recorded on Saturday, 2 May 2026. Water levels have risen further since the time of recording. ML
SA Police Service 🇿🇦14,414 views • 4 months ago
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