Nearly 400 arrested in Pretoria over the weekend
The law enforcement closed down illegal and/or non-compliant liquor outlets across the province.
Police in Tshwane braved the rainy weather at the weekend, to make a total of 396 arrests during their O kae Molao operation.
They were joined by Gauteng traffic police, metro police, emergency medical services, Gauteng liquor board, the department of community safety and other government departments.
The law enforcement closed down 15 illegal or non-compliant liquor outlets across the province.
Captain Mavela Masondo said 44 motorists were arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and 20 for drinking in public.
“Other suspects were arrested for the commission of offences, including murder, armed robbery, rape, housebreaking and theft, possession of suspected stolen property, malicious damage to property, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, reckless and negligent driving, theft of motor vehicle, illegal possession of firearm and ammunition, house robbery, possession of drugs, dealing in drugs and dealing in liquor without a license.”
Masondo said the suspects were due to appear in court “soon”.
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