116 suspects arrested by the local police

Rapid Response Services, comprising the Flying Squad, K9 Units and Highway Patrol members throughout Gauteng, arrested 116 suspects, recovered 46 motor vehicles and 14 firearms between July 14 and 20.

The members participated in various concentrated operations, vehicle checkpoints, secure escorts and intensive patrols around Gauteng, which led to 41 arrests for serious crimes, including assault common and GBH, possession of suspected stolen goods, malicious damage to property, fraud, rape, contempt of court, driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal immigrants, business burglary, attempted hijacking and common robbery.

Some 46 hijacked and stolen motor vehicles were recovered, with 13 arrests for possessing these vehicles.

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Authorities recovered 14 unlicensed firearms, accompanied by 16 arrests.

In further policing, they made 46 arrests for possessing and dealing drugs.

In separate incidents, the police confiscated heroin, dagga, cocaine, Mandrax and crystal meth.

Investigations continue in these cases.

The suspects will appear in local magistrate’s courts across Gauteng.