380 cuffed in huge weekend anti-crime blitz
Some of those arrested were for alleged violation of the national lockdown rules.
Tshwane police joined by senior management from various law enforcement agencies saw the arrest of more than 386 people in multiple operations conducted at the weekend.
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Johan van Dyk said the joint efforts of various law enforcement officers in Tshwane disrupted and eradicated crime as more than 386 people were taken into custody at the weekend.
Van Dyk said the operations were led by the district commissioner Major-General Mohajane and Major General Botsheleng.
He said the suspects were arrested for offences ranging from hijacked motor vehicle, fraud, armed robbery, rape, house breaking and theft, possession of suspected stolen property, reckless and negligent driving, possession of and dealing in drugs and undocumented immigrants.
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“During one of the road blocks on the R101 road a black Mercedes Benz reported to have been stolen in Sunnyside earlier this month, was recovered.”
Van Dyk said on Saturday during high-density operations, 48 people were arrested for non-compliance to the disaster management act.
“Persons searched were 1 775, while 806 vehicles were stopped and searched and 191 Aarto fines to the value of R174 100 were issued by traffic authorities.”
He said the arrested people were expected to appear in different magistrate’s courts around Tshwane in due course.
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“The Tshwane SAPS under the leadership of Major-General Mohajane is committed to serve and protect the citizens, give assistance and continue to render a professional service to the citizens,” Van Dyk said.
“The district commissioner wishes to thank the community for continuing to adhere to compliance of the disaster management act and would like to thank community members for reporting activities and non-compliance to relevant authorities.”
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