Confiscation of drugs and arrests of undocumented persons were just some of the successes achieved during a joint Crime Prevention Operation held on the N12, R28 and R599 last week.
Joining hands were members of the police, the Rand West Traffic Department, the Community Police Forum (CPF) and various patrollers.
According to Sergeant Audrey Sefara, Westonaria Police spokesperson, the operation was held from from 9am to 2pm on Friday, 14 June.
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She said the operation took place under the command of Brigadier Mashole Jacob Manamela, the Randfontein Police station commander.
“One traffic fine was issued, three people were arrested for being in possession of drugs (188 Mandrax tablets), one unlicensed liquor outlet was closed, nine undocumented persons were arrested, and 305 vehicles, 629 people and 132 pieces of luggage were searched.
“The Gauteng Department of Education also joined the operation, handing out pamphlets to motorists in order to create awareness of the safety of the youth in celebration of Youth Month.”
Sefara added they are still concerned about the number of hijackings taking place on these national roads.
