Local police nab 25 suspects during weekend sweep

The Rietgat police arrested 25 suspects in connection with various crimes at the weekend.

Captain Stephen Maluleka said some were arrested for committing offences including armed robbery and assault.

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

Maluleka said those arrested would soon appear in the Soshanguve magistrate’s court.

Rietgat station commander Colonel Stephina Nkosi praised police for doubling their efforts and ensuring that wanted suspects were apprehended and charged.

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

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