Nine suspects were arrested in Katlehong, last Tuesday, during a stop-and-search operation in the area.
The arrests were made by officers from the Katlehong police’s Crime Prevention Unit.
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The accused were charged with various offences.
Charges included:
• Attempted murder: 1
• Statutory rape: 1
• Possession of drugs: 1
• Dealing in dagga: 2
• Possession of suspected stolen goods: 4.
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Following the arrests, Katlehong SAPS station commander Brig Sammy Thambo warned the community to ensure the goods they are purchasing are not stolen as possession of these goods is a criminal offence.
All of the arrested suspects appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court, where their cases were postponed for various reasons.
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