Over 1 800 people searched in massive roadblock
The operation was held on Sunday on the R21 between Kempton and Tembisa
TRAFFIC fines worth more than R32 000 were issued during a joint roadblock on Sunday afternoon (January 15).
Over 1 800 people were also searched, Kempton SAPS’ Capt Neldah Sekgobela said.
“The operation was a joint effort between the Ekurhuleni North Cluster, Ekurhuleni Central, EMPD, Tactical Response team, LCRC, Public Order Policing, VIS, K9, GauTrans and detectives from the various police stations,” Sekgobela said.
The operation was held on Sunday afternoon from 1pm on the R21 between Kempton and Tembisa.
“Led by Maj Gen Leshabane and Maj Gen Subbiah, the purpose of the operation was to search for stolen properties, including the vehicles, to check for the roadworthiness of vehicles on the roads and those who are contravening the National Road Traffic Act,” she said.
The roadblock yielded successful results, as 77 traffic fines to the value of R32 400 were issued.
A total of 1 836 people and 840 vehicles were also searched.
