Rietgat police nab 34 suspects over the weekend
“Community members are urged not to try and become heroes when they spot wanted criminals but instead inform the police.”
Rietgat police arrested 34 suspects in connection with various crimes at the weekend.
Captain Stephen Maluleka said the suspects were nabbed for crimes including armed robbery, common assault and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm.
“Others were apprehended for possession of drugs, driving without driver’s licence, possession of stolen motor vehicle, business robbery, theft, contravention of protection order and burglary at residential premises.”
Rietgat station commander at Colonel Stephina Nkosi commended police for their work.
Nkosi said the police must not get tired in their efforts to ensure that wanted suspects were apprehended and charged.
She urged community members not to try and become heroes when they spot wanted criminals but to instead inform the police.
Maluleka said the suspects were due to appear in the Soshanguve magistrate’s court this week.
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