Katlehong SAPS net several criminals

Thirty suspects were arrested by the Katlehong police during several weekend operations.

The operations were carried out between September 6 and 8 by officers from the Katlehong SAPS Crime Prevention Unit, detectives from the Katlehong Police Station and members of the EMPD.

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The accused were charged with various offences.

Charges included possession of an unlicensed firearm and live ammunition, assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm, common assault, domestic violence, malicious damage to property, fraud, theft, house break-in and theft, possession of copper and driving under the influence of alcohol.

All of the arrested suspects appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court, where their cases were postponed for a number of different reasons.

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Katlehong SAPS acting station commander Brig Sammy Thambo was pleased with the arrests made over the weekend.

He is, however, concerned about the number of motorists being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and urged the community to obey the rules of the road, for their safety and the safety of others.