Police in the West Rand District and other stakeholders made 189 arrests for various serious crimes, and issued over R45 000 in fines during another Operation Okae Molao in and around the Krugersdorp and Muldersdrift policing precincts on Thursday.
Joining the police during the operation were members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), Gauteng Traffic as well as Mogale City traffic police.
Constable Lucky Matome, a West Rand District Police spokesperson, described the operation as a success. He said those arrested had committed crimes ranging from domestic violence, rape, housebreaking and theft, being in possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of drugs, murder, robbery, dealing in cigarettes and malicious damage to property.
Cigarettes as well as expired items were also confiscated, and traffic police issued fines to the total value of R45 150,” Constable Matome said.
“The ultimate goal of such operations is to protect law-abiding citizens from criminals. This was achieved by running parallel intelligence-driven operations throughout the two policing precincts through roadblocks and other crime-prevention initiatives.”
Prior to the operation, Major General Fred Kekana, the West Rand District Police commissioner, addressed the parade which was held in Krugersdorp and emphasised that members should ensure that they follow the Covid-19 safety procedures as well as refrain from participating in corrupt activities.
