Yeoville SAPS spokesperson Capt Sifiso Mabizela told the EXPRESS Yeoville officers made 157 arrests during the month of June.
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Mabizela said the suspects were arrested for charges ranging from business robbery, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm to shoplifting.
“Some of the arrested suspects were released on bail, some paid fines and others are still in custody due to on-going investigations, or because of the nature of the charges against them. Since the arrests, all of them have appeared before court,” he said.
He added that the operations were successful through joint operations with various departments including Home Affairs , JMPD, the City of Joburg and other law enforcement agencies.
He said cooperation with community members also helped police in making the arrests.
“There were also closures of illegal taverns, traffic violations handed out and the confiscation of dangerous objects,” added Mabizela.
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