Rietgat police nab 28 suspects over the weekend
“Others were apprehended for possession of drugs, shoplifting, theft out of motor vehicle, driving without drivers licence, business robbery, theft, contravention of protection order, driving under the influence of liquor, common assault, burglary at residential premises and drinking in public.”
Rietgat police arrested 28 suspects for committing various crimes at the weekend.
Captain Stephen Maluleka said transgressors were nabbed through the weekend operation for the crimes including common assault and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm.
“Others were apprehended for possession of drugs, shoplifting, theft out of motor vehicle, driving without a driver’s licence, business robbery, theft, contravention of protection order, driving under the influence of liquor, common assault, burglary at residential premises and drinking in public.”
Rietgat acting station commander Lieutenant-Colonel Daniel Bila praised police for adding extra efforts to ensure that wanted suspects were apprehended and charged.
He also extended gratitude to community members for their continued support in informing the police about the criminal activities and the whereabouts of wanted suspects in their policing precinct.
Maluleka said all arrested suspects will appear in the Soshanguve magistrate’s court soon.
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