The West Rand Flying Squad (WRFS) shared its successes for the week of February 3 to 9, highlighting multiple arrests and recovered property.

According to WRFS spokesperson Karen du Plessis, on February 3, police on patrol stopped a vehicle at about 19:15 at the corner of Main Reef Road and Monument Street. Two people were arrested for possession of semi-fabricated precious metal without a licence after officers found gold nuggets valued at R20 000.

On February 5, officers recovered an abandoned stolen VW Polo in Roodepoort, valued at about R135 000, following a tip-off received at 05:30. The same day, an arrest warrant for domestic violence was executed in Kagiso.

Du Plessis added that on February 7 at about 22:00, police attended an accident scene and later arrested a suspect for culpable homicide after recovering the vehicle in Azaadville.

The following day, February 8, officers arrested a suspect in Kagiso for malicious damage to property after furniture worth R7 500 was destroyed.

The WRFS continues to enforce the law and maintain public safety across the West Rand.

TEASER: From gold nuggets to stolen cars, the West Rand Flying Squad had a week packed with arrests and recoveries, showing they’re keeping the streets safe.