Randfontein and the broader West Rand saw a strong police crackdown as the West Rand Flying Squad (WRFS) carried out five successful operations between April 14 and 18, including drug busts, firearm seizures and the recovery of a stolen vehicle worth nearly R1m.

WRFS spokesperson Karen du Plessis confirmed the series of arrests and recoveries during this period.

On April 14, officers stopped a suspicious vehicle in Krugersdorp and arrested the driver for possession of suspected stolen property. A motorcycle helmet valued at R2 460 was recovered.

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In Randfontein on the same day, three suspects were arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm.

“We received information and arrested suspects in possession of it, as well as a generator and other chemicals. The total value is around R20 500. During the incident, one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to the hospital for treatment,” she said.

On April 18, during a stop-and-search operation at the Krugersdorp taxi rank, officers arrested a suspect for possession of drugs after he was found with three and three-quarters Mandrax tablets.

Later that day, another suspect was arrested in Kagiso during a stop-and-search operation after being found with 12 bags of crystal meth valued at R3 612.

Du Plessis added that on the evening of April 18, police recovered a stolen Ford Everest worth R960 000, which was found abandoned in Soweto.