Tshwane district police held a number of multi-disciplinary operations which saw 350 people arrested at the weekend.

The operations were conducted in partnership with SANDF, Tshwane metro police, Home Affairs and Gauteng traffic department.

Police spokesperson Captain Augustinah Selepe said the operations were held to ensure peace and stability across the capital.

The individuals were arrested for crimes ranging from murder, rape, operating a shop without valid documents, possession of dagga, dealing in drugs, contravening the Disaster Management Act, driving under the influence of liquor, illegal immigration, possession of dangerous weapons, unlicensed firearm, ammunition, business robberies, house robberies and theft.

“About 2 700 vehicles and more than 3 800 people were searched,” Selepe said.

“In Pretoria Central, four smash and grab suspects were arrested after intensified deployment and observation at Nelson Mandela Drive, Francis Baard, and Madiba streets.

“The four were caught while in the process of forcefully attempting to open a car door at the robots. Pretoria Central SAPS members swiftly arrested the suspects. The suspects were identified to be culprits who have been terrorising drivers,” she said.

Tshwane acting district commissioner Brigadier Mbangwa Nkhwashu welcomed the arrests and commended law enforcement members from across Tshwane for their dedication and commitment to restoring stability.

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