Joint-operation leads to five arrests in the city
One of the problematic buildings, Drakensberg flats at the corner of Paul Kruger and Nana Sita streets was visited.
Five people were arrested during a police operation in the Pretoria CBD on Wednesday evening.
The joint-operation was conducted between Tshwane metro police, Tshwane metro, health department and Sars.
Police spokesperson Captain Augustinah Selepe said the main focus of the operation was to visit abandoned buildings in the city centre and conduct health and safety inspections of business compliance.
“One of the problematic buildings, Drakensberg flats at the corner of Paul Kruger and Nana Sita streets was visited. Five people were arrested, including a 24-year-old man for possession of drugs.”
Meanwhile, a fine of R5 000 for failure to provide space for storage of food was issued and one building with illegal electricity was disconnected, Selepe said.
Selepe said more visits were expected as police looked to eradicate crime in the city centre.
The operations also led to the arrest of a smash-and-grab suspect on the N14 highway and Eeufees Road off-ramp.
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