178 suspects arrested during police operation in Winterveldt
"A further 154 suspects were arrested for road traffic act by Gauteng Traffic and TMPD and were issued with fines to the value of R55 760."
Police and various law enforcement agencies held yet another operation under the “O Kae Molao” banner in Winterveldt on Thursday.
The operation saw 178 suspects arrested for various crimes.
Police spokesperson Captain Samuel Sebola said during the operation, a 67-year-old male was arrested for dealing in dagga. Three refuse plastic bags containing dagga were confiscated in Winterveldt.
“Fifteen undocumented people were arrested at a roadblock at the corner of Bushveldt and Molefe Makinta roads. Two suspects were arrested for the possession of drugs, one for dealing in liquor without a licence. The liquor was confiscated.”
Sebola said four suspects were arrested for contravening the second-hand goods act while one was arrested for the possession of drugs.
“A further 154 suspects were arrested by the Gauteng traffic and TMPD and were issued with fines to the value of R55 760.”
Tshwane district commissioner Major-General Hilda Mohajane said these types of operations would continue to make sure that all the people of Tshwane were and feel safe.
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