SAPS and Lesotho Police Collaborate on Crime-Fighting Efforts

Strategic Insights -

South African National Police Service (SAPS) Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has reaffirmed the commitment to combat organized crime in the country. During a meeting with all nine provincial commissioners, Masemola acknowledged the progress made in dismantling and arresting organized crime syndicates. The SAPS has heightened its operations to investigate allegations of illegal activities, with the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) working in conjunction with the Lesotho police to establish the facts. The national commissioner has assured the public that safety and security are of utmost importance, and those found to be committing illegal acts will face the full force of the law.

Key Takeaways:

  • The SAPS has met with provincial commissioners to discuss crime-fighting efforts, with a focus on dismantling and arresting organized crime syndicates.
  • General Fannie Masemola has highlighted the importance of the SAPS's relationships with international law enforcement agencies, including the Lesotho police.
  • The SAPS has increased its operations to investigate allegations of illegal activities, including the use of intelligence structures and operatives.
  • The DPCI, also known as the HAWKS crimes against the state (CATS) unit, has been involved in investigating farms suspected of harboring illegal activities.
  • The national commissioner has reached out to the Lesotho police chief, Advocate Borotho Matsoso, to discuss the allegations made by Matsoso.
  • Masemola has assured the public that safety and security are of paramount importance, and those found to be committing illegal acts will face the full force of the law.

Statistics:

  • No specific statistics are provided in the news release regarding the number of organized crime syndicates dismantled or arrested.
  • The SAPS has heightened its operations, but no specific figures are provided on the number of searches conducted or operatives deployed.
  • The DPCI has investigating farms suspected of harboring illegal activities, but no specific details are given on the number of farms or the outcome of the investigations.

Sources:

  • News release from the Government of South Africa, issued by the SAPS.