Crime in Brief

Operations will continue in an effort to stamp out crime.

September 23, 2025

Jani de Beer 1 minute read

Black and white hooded figure holding a gun with the words crime and benoni city times in red on white background. — Caxton Stock Image.

Theft out of motor vehicle
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Brakpan after he broke into a vehicle outside the Post Office.

The complainant flagged down patrolling members of the Benoni Flying Squad (BFS) and pointed out the suspect.

Possession of drugs
From September 15 to 21, BFS officers arrested six suspects on charges of possession of drugs with the intent to sell.

• Five suspects were arrested in Etwatwa and Actonville.
Mandrax and meth were recovered.

• On September 18, a 44-year-old man was arrested at his home in Tsakani.
A tip-off led BFS officers to the residence, where nine bags of dagga, with an estimated value of R8 000, were found.

Nine bags of dagga, valued at R8 000, were confiscated at a home is Tsakani. One suspect was arrested. Photo: Benoni Flying Squad (BFS).

Driving under the influence of alcohol
A man found himself on the wrong side of the law when he was arrested in Brakpan, on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol.

BFS members brought the suspect to book after he was spotted driving on the wrong side of the road.

Possession of ammunition
BFS officers arrested a 25-year-old man in Kempton Park when he was foond in possession of a live round of ammunition.

Information supplied by BFS, RRS and WPDS spokesperson, Warrant Officer Grant Giblin.

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September 23, 2025

Jani de Beer 1 minute read

Jani de Beer

Jani went from working as a student intern for the Boksburg Advertiser to being employed as a junior journalist in 2004. Taking time out to start a family, she returned to the Caxton family in 2022 as senior journalist for the Benoni City Times. Her passion is telling her community's stories.