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A person in a blue shirt, handcuffed, stands facing away next to a chair. A wooden table displays small bags of an unknown substance. The scene suggests a serious and tense mood.

Traffic stop at OR Tambo leads to drug arrest

Kamogelo MagoloFebruary 4, 2026

A traffic obstruction complaint at OR Tambo International Airport led to the arrest of a suspect after officers found suspected…

Two pistols and magazines with bullets are placed on a wooden table. Nearby, there are bank cards, hinting at personal belongings. The tone is neutral yet tense.

Two suspects arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms

Kamogelo MagoloJanuary 15, 2026

Also recovered were two speed point machines, a sound bar, two plasma televisions, various bank cards and four car keys.

Bags with cash and pills marked "South African Police Service" rest on a dark table. A person in camouflage sits nearby, suggesting a police operation.

EMPD arrests two, recovers narcotics valued at over R200 000

Kamogelo MagoloJanuary 8, 2026

Swift action by the Drug Enforcement Unit saw a large quantity of illicit drugs seized during a daytime operation in…

Cardboard box and newspapers scattered on the floor hold green plant stalks, possibly drying. Benches surround the arrangement, suggesting indoor setting.

Illicit drugs worth R200 000 seized in Kempton Park operation

Content SuppliedDecember 23, 2025

EMPD officers discovered seven wrapped boxes containing raw khat, a prohibited substance commonly referred to as the “Somalian drug”.

Two individuals in uniform stand beside white Nissan cars in a parking lot under a partly cloudy sky. Their faces are pixelated for privacy.

Vehicle cloning suspect caught red-handed on R24

Kamogelo MagoloDecember 23, 2025

The VIN displayed on the windscreen did not match the VIN on the chassis but both VINs were linked to…

A person in a black hoodie, blurred face, stands with hands clasped behind back. They are in front of a blue metal door, in a tiled room, suggesting a somber atmosphere.

Five arrested for driving under the influence

Kamogelo MagoloDecember 22, 2025

All five motorists arrested in Sebenza and Edenvale were subjected to breathalyser tests and were found to be over the…

Two individuals in handcuffs stand behind a police vehicle on a brick surface. The scene conveys a serious and somber tone.

Two men nabbed with illegal firearms during EMPD operation

Kamogelo MagoloDecember 22, 2025

Officers recovered a black Norinco 9mm firearm with three live rounds and a black Astra .357 Magnum revolver with four…

A group of eight people in safety uniforms and reflective vests stands smiling on a road under a partly cloudy sky, with a truck in the background.

City launches EMPD festive season campaign in Kempton Park

Kamogelo MagoloNovember 12, 2025

CoE mayor Alderman Nkosindiphile Xhakaza launched the campaign and also unveiled the EMPD's newly acquired vehicle fleet.

Mkhwanazi suspended as City launches broader EMPD probe

Content SuppliedNovember 11, 2025

The EMPD faces heightened scrutiny following serious allegations of alleged criminality, political interference and corruption.

During the operation, officers also confiscated seven vehicle registration plates, six driving licences, three passports, four pairs of gloves, three reflective jackets, three work suits, four different car keys, and two SAPS dockets believed to have been unlawfully obtained. Photo: EMPD.

Truck hijacking and kidnapping ring foiled, five suspects arrested

Kamogelo MagoloAugust 28, 2025

While on patrol officers who had been alerted to an earlier kidnapping spotted a vehicle dropping the victim off in…

According to EMPD media liaison officer, Thabiso Makgato, the arrests followed numerous complaints from community members about a group allegedly targeting shoppers who use their personal vehicles at the mall.

Five suspects arrested for harassing motorists, issuing fake fines

Floyd MathebulaAugust 28, 2025

The men were stopped when they reportedly forcefully took a vehicle belonging to a metro police officer and he called…

Two EMPD officers fatally wounded while reporting for duty

Kamogelo MagoloJune 13, 2025

A manhunt was launched for the suspects who robbed the officers of their service pistols and fled on foot last…

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