90 suspects nabbed for various offences by SAPS
Heroine, dagga, cocaine, Mandrax and crystal methamphetamine were among the drugs confiscated by police officers.
Between May 10 and May 16, Rapid Response Services comprising Flying Squad, K9 Units and Highway Patrol members throughout Gauteng arrested 90 suspects, recovering 36 motor vehicles and 16 firearms.
Officers participated in various concentrated operations, vehicle checkpoints, secure escorts and intensive patrols around Gauteng, which led to 42 arrests for serious crimes including assault common and GBH, armed robbery, house robbery, extortion, theft, malicious damage to property, attempted robbery, fraud and illegal immigrant.
A total of 36 hijacked and stolen motor vehicles were recovered with eight arrests for the possession of these vehicles.
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A further 16 unlicensed firearms were recovered accompanying 15 arrests.
In further policing, 25 arrests were made for the possession of and dealing in drugs.
Heroine, dagga, cocaine, Mandrax and crystal methamphetamine were among those confiscated in these separate incidents.
Investigation continues in all cases.
The suspects will be appearing in the local magistrate’s courts across Gauteng.
