Operation Thunder: Enhancing Community Safety in Western Cape
Operation Thunder, initiated on 11th May 2018, strategically deploys personnel to identified hotspots in Western Cape to combat crime. With the establishment of base camps, it aims to improve community relations, encourage crime reporting, and enhance safety perceptions in targeted areas through increased police presence and rapid response capabilities.
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STANDING COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY SAFETY SAPS WESTERN CAPE BRIEFING: OPERATION THUNDER 22 AUGUST 2018
2TABLE OF CONTENTS Operational Concept Base Camps Policing Impact (11 May 19 August 2018) Arrests/ suspects charged Confiscations Specific crimes snapshot Thunder stations Highlighted successes Highflyers arrested/ charged Investigative Impact POCA Investigations/inquiries Way Forward
OPERATIONAL CONCEPT 4 Operation Thunder commenced on the 11th of May 2018 Thisoperation has at its core a geographical and targeted approach focussing on dominating specific hotspot areas and identified individuals It involves the deployment of 257 personnel from the Public Order Policing environments nationally to 9 identified stations in the Western Cape Deployment of operational personnel: Mitchells Plain Cluster Mitchells Plain, Philippi and Steenberg Nyanga Cluster Manenberg, Elsies River, Bishop Lavis and Philippi East Blue Downs Cluster Ravensmead Worcester Worcester Cluster Roving team The establishment of four (4) strategically placed base camps: Lavender Hill in Steenberg (corner of Military and Saint Christopher Road) Uitsig in Ravensmead (corner of Arum and Aster Street) Phillipi East (Stock Road) Tafelsig in Mitchells Plain (AZ Berman Road)
6BASE CAMPS BASE CAMPS ARE INTENDED TO: Ensure an operational presence (24/7) in the specific identified hotspots Intended to create an operational hub and be a centre of tactical convergence Integrate operational forces including Metro, Traffic and Law Enforcement BASE CAMPS ARE FUNCTIONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR: Managing of deployments Ensuring rapid response to incidents Securing of crime scenes Ensuring command and control BASE CAMPS CONTRIBUTE TO: Improving relationship with communities Allowing information to be volunteered Creating conditions where communities are more comfortable to report crime Enhancing perception of safety in identified hotspot areas Providing an additional policing presence in identified hotspot areas
POLICING IMPACT (11 MAY 19 AUG) 8 ARRESTS/ CHARGED: BREAKDOWN PER STATION Possession of Fire arm and ammunition Total Arrests Contact Related Crimes Other Serious Crimes Drug Related Crimes Contact Crimes Property Crimes Other Arrests Stations 1051 281 48 103 104 305 16 194 Elsies River 1349 288 52 70 126 588 50 175 Bishop Lavis 761 162 26 66 86 265 26 130 Ravensmead 754 123 15 18 66 404 17 111 Philippi 1334 309 52 54 103 543 17 256 Manenberg 2557 502 135 72 570 841 73 364 Mitchells Plain 663 172 22 31 41 262 32 103 Steenberg 2149 437 121 89 207 871 13 411 Worcester 536 134 12 21 26 173 4 166 Philippi East Total Arrests/ charged 11 154 2408 483 524 1329 4252 248 1910
POLICING IMPACT 9 CONFISCATIONS Dagga (kg) Cocaine (kg) Heroine (kg) Illegal Fire arms Liquor (litre) Stations Tik (kg) MX Tablets Ammo 4 16 11 92 8 8 2 66 2 15 gram 0 0 0 0 2 gram 1 gram 0 0 556 gram 2 721 gram 519 gram 1 2 1 2 354 gram 0 403 315 1 815 405 377 4389 3925 4 570 181 254 139 933 33 135 692 233 586 13 7 29 12 6 8 35 20 2 11 224 423 0 166 55 496 217 1036 1418 Elsies River Bishop Lavis Ravensmead Philippi Manenberg Mitchells Plain Steenberg Worcester Philippi East Total confiscations 2 gram 0 5 gram 225 gram 2 0 0 0 209 kg 0.018 kg 10.15 kg 2.3 kg 16 380 3018 130 4035 L
SPECIFIC CRIMES SNAPSHOT THUNDER STATIONS 10
THUNDER STATIONS SNAPSHOT 11 May to 18 July 2018 compared with same period previous year 11 Station Murder Attempted Murder Bishop Lavis Elsies River Manenberg Mitchells Plain Philippi Philippi East Ravensmead Steenberg Worcester 4 of the 9 stations have experienced a decrease in murder cases 5 of the 9 stations have experienced an increase in murder cases 6 of the 9 stations have experienced a decrease in attempted murder cases 3 of the 9 stations have experienced an increase in attempted murder cases Manenberg, Ravensmead, Steenberg and Worcester have experienced decreases in both murder and attempted murder cases
HIGHLIGHTED SUCCESSES Highflyers arrested 12
HIGHFLYERS ARRESTED 13 Dillon Absalom@ Ore (suspected prominent member of the JFK s in Steenberg), one suspect outstanding Charged for 1x murder (1 year old child: Taswell Nel and 3 x attempted murder, drive by shooting at a known drug house in Komlossy street CAFDA, Retreat Status: remanded into custody at Pollsmoor for formal bail application Court date: 6 September 2018 Wesley Nel (suspected hitman of the Americans), the uncle of the one year old that was killed Charged for possession of an illegal firearm at the same drug house in Komlossy street CAFDA, Retreat Status: suspect out on R2000 bail Court date: 24 October 2018 Damian Hendricks@ Piet (suspected hitman of the JFK s in Steenberg), two suspects outstanding Charged for 1x murder and 1x possession of unlicensed firearm, victim approached and shot by three suspects on the corner of Runge and Peter Charles streets CAFDA, Retreat Status: Bail opposed successfully and remanded into custody at Pollsmoor Court date: 17 October 2018
HIGHFLYERS ARRESTED 14 Fabian Peters@ Fye (suspected hitman of the Americans) Charged for 1x attempted murder, shot at JFK member in Blagden street CAFDA, Retreat Status: Suspect remanded to Pollsmoor and awaiting formal bail application Court date: 30 October 2018 2 suspects: Jason Edwards and Clayton Mavio@ Bakkies (suspected hitmen of the JFK) Charged for carjacking a Mazda Bakkie in 3rd Avenue, Retreat Status: Bail opposed successfully and suspects remanded into custody at Pollsmoor Court date: 23 August 2018 Randall Solomons@ Pott (suspected hitman of the Fast Guns) Charged for murder, stabbed a member of the Mongrels in Parkin Court, Lavender Hill Status: Bail opposed successfully and remanded into custody at Pollsmoor Court date: 7 September 2018 Nazeer Williams@ Grysie (suspected hitman of the Dixie Boys) Charged for murder of suspected American gang member in 5th Avenue, Eastridge Status: suspect remanded into custody at Pollsmoor Court date: 30 October 2018
HIGHFLYERS ARRESTED 15 3 suspects: Cheslyn Damas (suspected interim leader of the Terrible Josters in Elsies River), Alonso Johannes and Winston Michaels Charged for a double murder at a drug house of the Bad Boys in Leonsdale Status: Bail opposed successfully and suspects remanded into custody Court date: 3 September 2018 2 suspects: Rezano Bruintjies and Billy Austin Kleinschmit (suspected hitmen/shooters of the Young Ones) Charged for double murder and attempted murder, shot two Terrible Josters gang members in Clarke Estate Status: Bail opposed successfully and remanded into custody Court date: 23 August 2018 Dillon Prins and Sharief Italla@ Poerang (suspected hitmen/shooters of the Hard Livings in Manenberg) Charged for murder and 3 x attempted murder of relatives of Americans including two school children in Matilda Court, Manenberg Avenue Status: Remanded into custody pending formal bail application Court date: 30 August 2018
HIGHFLYERS ARRESTED 16 7 suspects: Conray Florentino (a suspected leader of the Fancy Boys), Keron Filander, Lorenzo Abrahams, Glen Jacob, Rameez Jacobs, Fahiem Smith, Shane Williams (suspected hitmen/shooters of the Fancy Boys in Manenberg) Charged for 4 x murders from November 2017 Status: Bail opposed successfully and remanded into custody Court date: 3 September 2018 2 suspects: Rushin Remedies@ Piebal (prominent member of the Hard Livings), Justin Herman@ Jakes (suspected hitman/shooter of the Hard Livings) Charged for 3 x murders and 2 x attempted murders, of the Clever Kids in Rhone Walk Manenberg Status: Bail opposed successfully and remanded into custody Court date: 25 September 2018 Christopher van Wyk (suspected hitman of the Zane Boys in Bishop Lavis) Charged for murder, shot the leader of the Dana Boys, Darryl Petersen@ Danna in Mahogany Street, Bonteheuwel. Status: Remanded into custody pending formal bail application Court date: 12 September 2018
HIGHFLYERS ARRESTED 17 Rico Heskwa (suspected leader of JCY s in Worcester) Charged for assault and rape Status: Bail was opposed successfully and suspect remanded into custody Court date: 11 September 2018 Johein Le Fleur (suspected leader of the Dixi Boys in Worcester) Charged for possession of stolen property Status: Suspect remanded into custody pending formal bail application Court date: 23 August 2018 Abraham Kalamdien (suspected leader of JCY s) and Sylvester De Koker (GLAS) Charged for murder Status: Bail was opposed successfully and suspect remanded into custody Court date: 13 September 2018 Jerome Wesso (suspected leader of the Laughing Boys in Hanover Park) Charged for possession of drugs found in Athwalk Court, Hanover Park Status: Bail opposed successfully and suspect remanded into custody Court date: 3 October 2018
HIGHFLYERS ARRESTED 18 Antonio Brown@ Tony (suspected hitman/shooter of the Americans) Charged for attempted murder, shot a 28 gang member in Klipspringer street, Eastridge. Status: Bail was opposed successfully and suspect remanded into custody Court date: 4 September 2018 Sheldon Johnson (suspected hitman/shooter of the Americans) Charged for murder & attempted murder, shot 28 gang members in Sentinel Street, Tafelsig. Status: Bail was opposed successfully and suspect remanded into custody Court date: 22 August 2018 Dillon Griebelaar (suspected hitman/shooter of the 28 s) Charged for murder, shot member of opposing 28 grouping in Margaret Street, Bishop Lavis Status: Bail was opposed successfully and suspect remanded into custody Court date: 21 August 2018 2 suspects: Zandre Fredericks and Faizel Martin (suspected hitmen/shooters of the Fancy Boys) Charged for attempted murder, shot a member of the American gang in Assegaai Ave, Bonteheuwel Status: Bail was opposed successfully and suspects remanded into custody Court date: 21 August 2018
HIGHFLYERS ARRESTED 19 Linfred Scheepers (suspected hitman/shooter of the 12 Disciples) Charged for possession of unlicensed firearm and attempted murder, shot a 26 gang member in Lark road, Bishop Lavis Status: Bail was opposed successfully and suspect remanded into custody Court date: 22 August 2018 Dominique Landros (suspected hitman/shooter of the Bad Boys) Charged for murder, shot an American gang member in Olyfberg street, Bishop Lavis Status: Bail was opposed successfully and suspect remanded into custody Court date: 23 August 2018 Craig Cothata (suspected hitman/shooter of the 28 s) Charged for possession of unlicensed firearm and attempted murder, shot member of opposing 28 grouping in Baracuda Street, Bishop Lavis Status: Bail was opposed successfully and suspect remanded into custody Court date: 24 August 2018
HIGHFLYERS ARRESTED 20 Kenzo September @ Little (suspected hitman of the Fast Guns) Charged for 1 x murder after he shot a female Status: Suspect remanded into custody Court date: 24 August 2018 Chesray Thomas (suspected hitman of the Fast Guns) Charged for possession of an unlicensed firearm during targeted patrols in Shepherd way, Lavender Hill Status: Bail opposed successfully and remanded into custody at Pollsmoor for formal bail application Court date: 27 August 2018 Gareth Goliath@ Lelik (suspected hitman of the Fast Guns) Charged for possession of an unlicensed firearm during targeted patrols in Blode Street, Lavender Hill Status: Bail opposed successfully and remanded into custody at Pollsmoor for formal bail application Court date: 23 August 2018
HIGHFLYERS ARRESTED 21 Devon Appolis (suspected hitman of the Mongrels gang) Charged for attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm during targeted foot patrols in Blode Street, Lavender Hill Status: Suspect remanded into custody Court date: 10 October 2018 Munier Petersen (suspected hitman of the Mongrels gang) Charged for an unlicensed firearm after members of the TRT received information about a shotgun in a yard in Ashley Court, Lavender Hill Status: Suspect remanded into custody Court date: 27 August 2018 Yahgia Nazier (suspected hitman of the Mafia Kids) Charged for murder and attempted murder in Olive street, Eastridge Conflict between the Junior Mafia and Fancy Boys Status: Suspect remanded into custody Court date: 23 August 2018
INVESTIGATIVE IMPACT (POCA) 23 Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA) No. 121/ 1998: To introduce measure to combat organised crime, money laundering and criminal gang activities; to prohibit certain activities relating to racketeering activities; to provide for the prohibition of money laundering and for a obligation to report on certain information; to criminalise certain activities associated with gangs; to provide for the recovery of the proceeds of unlawful activity .
INVESTIGATIVE IMPACT 24 In the Blue Downs Cluster highlighted major POCA investigations/inquiries: Investigation 1: - A total of 240 cases identified and linked - NPA currently formulating charges Investigation 2: - A total of 236 cases identified and linked - NPA currently formulating charges In the Worcester Cluster highlighted major POCA investigation/inquiries: Investigation 1: - A total of 6 cases identified and linked - Currently with NPA for decision Investigation 2: - Referred for possible asset forfeiture (Chapter 6)
INVESTIGATIVE IMPACT 25 In the Nyanga Cluster highlighted major POCA investigations/inquiries include Investigation 1: (BB) - Referred for possible asset forfeiture (Chapter 6) Investigation 2: (CK) - NPA currently formulating charges - Pre-trial: 24 August 2018 Investigation 3: (FB) - NPA currently formulating charges - Pre-trial: 3 September 2018 Investigation 4: (HL) - NPA currently formulating charges - Pre-trial: 25 September 2018 Investigation 5: (JFK) - NPA currently formulating charges - Pre-trial: 21 September 2018
INVESTIGATIVE IMPACT 26 In the Nyanga Cluster highlighted major POCA investigations/inquiries include Investigation 6: (Stansfield + 22 others) - Charged on 109 counts including Racketeering and gang membership (Chapter 4) - Court date: 22 October 2018 Investigation 7: (Outlaws) - Charged with 5 counts of murder and gang membership (Chapter 4) - Judgement: 12 September 2018 Investigation 8: - Charged with 6 counts of murder, 2 attempted murder and gang membership (Chapter 4) - Under investigation In the Mitchell s Plain Cluster highlighted major POCA investigations/inquiries: Investigation 1,2 & 3: - Referred for possible asset forfeiture (Chapter 6)
WAY FORWARD 27
28WAY FORWARD Currently we are still experiencing challenges within certain hotspot areas, specifically relating to gang conflict and gang violence Operational approach going forward: enhance the operational functioning of the base camps focus on the identified high crime volume and incident hotspots strengthen our crime prevention capability deploy more operationally ready personnel those with specialized training step up our intelligence driven operations maximize our deployments based on crime patterns recruit and actively strengthen our informer network strengthen our gang investigation capability
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