Deputy Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council-
1) notes that the Limpopo community expresses its appreciation to the Provincial Police Commissioner, station commanders and all police officers for the crime prevention event over the weekend, Operation Vulindlela, during which -
a) more than 800 illegal immigrants were arrested;
b) illegal cigarettes from Zimbabwe with a value of more than R200 000 were confiscated; and
c) 1 212 suspects wanted for murder, rape, drugs and theft were arrested;
2) further notes that -
a) the purpose of the operation was to prevent crime, to find old suspects and also to find places where they sell alcohol illegally;
b) the operation was carried out at all police stations and led by the station commanders themselves;
c) Operation Vulindlela will go on in the province; and
d) this was made possible because of the dedication and commitment of all the police officers in the province; and
3) wishes them well in their future engagement with the Limpopo community.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.