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Weekend stop-and-search yields results

Through a stop-and-search operation in Katlehong South, this weekend, police arrested 23 suspects.

The Katlehong South police arrested 23 suspects this weekend for various offences.

The suspects were arrested during a stop-and-search operation held by the Katlehong South Crime Prevention Unit, with the help of detectives from the Katlehong South Police Station.

Charges included;

  •  Possession of an unlicensed firearm: 3
  •  Driving under the influence of alcohol: 1
  •  Trespassing: 1
  •  Warrant of arrest: 1
  •  Assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm: 6
  •  Possession of drugs (dagga and nyaope): 11

All the arrested suspects are expected to appear in Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court soon.

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