The West Rand Flying Squad (WRFS) recorded several operational successes across the region between October 12 and 31, with arrests for offences including attempted murder, drug dealing, robbery and possession of suspected stolen property.

According to WRFS spokesperson Karen du Plessis, officers carried out multiple operations during the period, netting arrests and recovering illicit substances and suspected stolen goods.

Officers stopped a suspicious vehicle in Rietvallei on October 12 at about 13:20 and arrested three suspects after finding approximately 50kg of gold-bearing material.

Later that day, at about 18:50, officers responded to a stabbing complaint in the Krugersdorp central business district, arresting two people and recovering a knife after the victim identified the suspects.

At about 23:50, officers responded to a complaint of malicious damage to property in the Krugersdorp central business district, where damage was estimated at R2 500 and a suspect was arrested.

Officers stopped a suspicious vehicle in Rietvallei in the early hours of October 14, at about 01:40, arresting a man for driving under the influence.

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Munsieville drug crackdowns

Du Plessis said officers conducted two separate drug-related operations in Munsieville on October 15.

Acting on information about a suspected drug dealer at about midnight, officers arrested a suspect and seized 15 quarter Mandrax tablets valued at approximately R248.

At about 00:36, officers followed up on further information about alleged drug dealing in Munsieville, arresting a suspect and seizing two half and 20 quarter Mandrax tablets, as well as 14g of methcathinone, with an estimated combined value of R3 854.

On October 18 at about 22:00, officers arrested a wanted suspect in Florida for robbery.

Du Plessis added that officers responded to a complaint in Kenmare on October 27 at about 13:20, arresting three suspects for possession of suspected stolen property. Police recovered a gate motor, two gate swing arms and a vehicle suspected of having been used in the crime.

Operations in Mohlakeng

The operations continued into the early hours of October 31, when officers arrested a suspect in Mohlakeng after finding him in possession of crystal meth valued at approximately R903.