The South African Police Service Operation Phakisa was executed between the 20th of June 2024 and the 23rd of June 2024 in Port Nolloth, Kleinsee, Groenrivier, Alexander Bay and Hondeklipbay. Police spokesperson Lieutenant colonel Sergio Kock says the operations focused on illegal activities in relation to marine related crimes by monitoring and ensuring strict compliance of the prescribed ranching, fishing and harvesting regulations as well as addressing the proliferation of drugs, firearms and prevention of undocumented immigrants. Kock says teams from different departments and relevant stake holders including SARS Customs Unit, SAN Parks, the department of mineral and resources and the department of agriculture environmental affairs, rural development and Land reform executed the disruptive actions. He says 4 vehicle check points were conducted on the Port Nolloth and Kleinzee and Port Nolloth and Alexander Bay roads during which vehicles and persons were stopped and searched.

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