In their continued efforts to curb crime in Katlehong, and increase police visibility Katlehong, SAPS conducted a stop-and-search operation on Thursday.
During the operation, carried out by members of the Katlehong Police Crime Prevention Unit and detectives from the Katlehong Police Station, 11 suspects were nabbed.
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The suspects were arrested for various offences.
Charges included:
• Possession of an unlicensed firearm: 4
• Business robbery: 1
• Shoplifting: 1
• Common assault: 1
• Hijacking: 1
• Theft: 1
• Dealing in drugs: 1
• Possession of drugs: 1
Katlehong SAPS station commander Brig Sammy Thambo encouraged the community to report crimes as soon as they happen and in turn pushed officers to make speedy arrests.
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“As soon as the docket is registered and the suspect is known, police must immediately go out to arrest a suspect,” he said.
All of the arrested suspects appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court where the cases were postponed for various reasons.
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