Tshwane police arrest more than 455
The arrests were made within 24 hours during operation Okae Molao.
Police cracked down on various crimes and made more than 455 arrests throughout Pretoria within 24 hours.
A joint effort by law enforcement agencies led to this massive success during the police operation O Kae Molao.
The operation was conducted around Mabopane and Loate policing precincts.
“Operation O Kae Molao was kick-started by a team of dedicated detectives and members of crime intelligence on the evening of Wednesday, 7 April,” said acting Tshwane district commissioner, Major General Yvonne Botsheleng.
“Late night and early morning raids led to the arrest of 342 wanted suspects and 98 of them are linked to gender-based violence offences.”
Early on Thursday morning, Botsheleng said the operation “was intensified and the fight against crime was taken to greater proportions”.
During the operation, more than 896 vehicles were stopped and searched and 227 road traffic fines to the value of R86 450 were issued to non-complying motorists.
Altogether 1 648 people were searched, 11 undocumented persons arrested, one vehicle impounded for inquiry and 14 spaza shops were inspected.
Various quantities of liquor and drugs were also confiscated. Two more people were also arrested for public drinking.
In another raid by members of crime intelligence, four armed robbery suspects linked to a spate of thefts from online shopping delivery vehicles were also caught.
“One of these suspects will face an additional charge of possession of suspected stolen property.
Botsheleng thanked police members involved in the arrests.
“Colleagues, your selflessness and commitment to serve the people of this country means a lot. Let us mobilise communities to join hands with us in the battle against crime,” she said in a debriefing session held at SAPS Mabopane.
“Members of SAPS in Pretoria will continue to maintain a zero tolerance approach towards criminality.”
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