Fines of R32 400 issued
77 traffic fines to the value of R32 400 were issued to road users on Sunday, December 15.
Members of Ekurhuleni North Cluster and Ekurhuleni Central held a roadblock on the R21 between Tembisa and Kempton Park recently.
Tembisa South SAPS communications officer, Captain Neldah Sekgobela said the purpose of the operation was to search for stolen properties and vehicles.
“The purpose was to also check for vehicles that are not roadworthy and for road users who are contravening the National Road Traffic Act. Officers searched 1 836 persons and 840 vehicles, and 77 traffic fines to the value of R32 400 were issued,” said Captain Sekgobela.
Captain Sekgobela said the roadblock was led by Major General Leshabane and Major General Subbiah.
She said members of Ekurhuleni North Cluster, Ekurhuleni Central, Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD), Tactical Response team, Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC), Public Order Policing, Vehicle Investigative Service (VIS), K9 dog unit, GauTrans and detectives also joined the operation to give it their support.
