Rietgat police arrest 23 suspects over the weekend

Rietgat police arrested 23 suspects over the weekend for various crimes.

Captain Stephen Maluleka said amongst the suspects, some were arrested for committing offences such as armed robbery and assault common assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

Others were apprehended for possession of drugs, armed robbery and sexual assault, illegal immigration, theft of motor vehicle, driving without driver’s licence, business robbery, dealing in drugs, possession of stolen property, theft, rape, murder, contravention of protection order, common assault, illegal immigration and resisting arrest, pointing of firearm, failure to produce driving licence and burglary at residential premises.

Rietgat Station Commander Colonel Stephina Nkosi praised police for doubling their efforts and ensuring that wanted suspects are apprehended and charged.

Nkosi also commended those who are collaborating with the station by blowing the whistle for the right reasons.

Maluleka said all arrested suspects will soon appear in the Soshanguve magistrate’s court.

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