North police arrest 20 in weekend crime ops

The Rietgat police arrested 20 suspects at the weekend, in connection with various crimes.

Police spokesperson Captain Stephen Maluleka said some of the suspects were arrested for committing offences such as malicious damage to property, armed robbery, serious and common assault.

“Others were apprehended for possession of drugs, theft out of a motor vehicle, driving without driver’s licence, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, business robbery, theft, rape, contravention of protection order and burglary at residential premises.”

Rietgat acting station commander Lieutenant-Colonel Daniel Bila hailed the police for doubling their efforts and ensuring that wanted suspects were apprehended and charged.

Bila also commended the community for collaborating with the station by blowing the whistle “for the right reasons”.

He also urged the public to adhere to the lockdown regulations by ensuring that they respected the curfew.

“Keep the right number at funerals (not more than 50), maintain social distancing, wear your mask covering the mouth and nose, sanitise and wash hands with soap.”

Maluleka said those arrested were due to appear in the Soshanguve magistrate’s court soon.

Meanwhile Ga-Rankuwa police arrested 54 suspects in the last seven days.

Communications officer Shimi Tsheole said the suspects were arrested including for theft, shoplifting, dealing in dagga, rape and assault.

“High level of police visibility further resulted in the arrest of illegal immigrants.”

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