Sixty-nine people were arrested in 10 policing precincts including Eersterust, Sinoville, Mamelodi, Cullinan and Ekangala at the weekend.
“The intelligence-driven crime prevention operations kicked off in Mamelodi East on Friday morning,” police spokesperson Sam Shibambo said.
He said 1 687 people and 423 vehicles were searched.
“Eight undocumented persons were arrested and some 103 fines were issued to motorists by traffic officials for road traffic offences.”
Shibambo said an additional 16 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
“Fourteen of them were arrested in the Sinoville area and 35 people were arrested for road traffic offences and five others for possession of drugs.”
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