The Katlehong police arrested 42 suspects during a number of operations held in the area from March 31 to April 2.
The suspects were arrested during routine stop-and-search operations conducted by members of the Katlehong Crime Prevention Unit and roadblocks held by members of the EMPD.
The accused were arrested for various offences.
Charges included:
- Assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm: 6
- House break-in and theft: 1
- Domestic violence: 1
- Rape: 1
- Attempted murder: 1
- Possession of suspected stolen goods: 1
- Possession of a hijacked motor vehicle: 1
- Reckless and negligent driving: 1
- Driving under the influence of alcohol: 16
- Drinking in public: 7
- Possession of dagga: 3.
All the suspects appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court, where their cases were postponed for various reasons, some paid admission of guilt fines and were released.
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