Kwatsaduza- Forty-eight drunk drivers were arrested by members of the EMPD in Ekurhuleni between Saturday and Sunday.
Police also impounded a runaway motor vehicle, issued traffic fines to wrongdoers and arrested intoxicated drivers.
The campaign was carried out in Tsakani, Brakpan, Alberton, Katlehong and Thembisa by officers from the Thembisa, Winnie Mandela, Edenvale, Kempton Park, Katlehong, Thokoza and Vosloorus precincts.
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The team was composed of members from the Social Crime Prevention, Freeway, Equestrian, Drug Enforcement, Specialised Task Team and Motorcycle units.
On Sunday in Brakpan and Tsakani between 7am and 3pm, the EMPD Social Crime Prevention Unit officers visited parks, malls and lakes where pamphlets about crime awareness and substance abuse were distributed.
A roadblock was set up between 6am and 10am in Alberton which saw 115 traffic fines issued for defects, documentations, missing registration/number plates and overloading.
One unroadworthy motor vehicle was temporarily discontinued from being used on the roadway.
On Saturday, between 3pm and 9pm in Katlehong along Masakhane, Lesotho and Kgotso roads, roving roadblocks were set up by EMPD from Kathorus. A total of 22 intoxicated drivers, between the ages of 22 and 57, were tested for sobriety using portable alcometers/breathalysers before they were handcuffed.
They face charges of driving while under the influence of alcohol.
In Thembisa, 26 drunk drivers on DM Marokane, Mahlangu and Republic roads were caught between 6pm and the early hours of Sunday.
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While monitoring the two-way radio, officers picked up on a look-out for a fleeing white Nissan NP300 LDV, which failed to stop at an accident/crash scene in Elandsfontein earlier, which involved a cash-in-transit truck.
At 6.10pm, an LDV fitting the description of the one sought was spotted by the officers manning a roadblock on Mahlangu Drive and a chase ensued.
The driver and vehicle were cornered on Republic Road in Olifantsfontein. When stopped and approached, the motorist became aggressive.
While having his blood drawn he assaulted an officer.
The suspect faces charges of malicious damage to property, driving while under the influence of alcohol, reckless and negligent driving and assaulting a police official.
The driver was marched to the Ivory Park Police Station, along with the other 25 intoxicated drivers.
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