Over 300 behind bars for various crimes across Pretoria

More than 300 people were arrested during police operations across Pretoria at the weekend.

Operations were conducted across Tshwane, targeting increasing illegal liquor outlets, said police spokesperson Captain Augustinah Selepe.

“This resulted in the shutting down of more than 18 shebeens and large quantities of liquor was confiscated.”

In addition, seven unlicensed firearms and ammunition were recovered during numerous crime prevention raids.

Selepe said 35 people were arrested at roadblocks for driving under the influence of alcohol.

From Thursday to Sunday, over 300 were arrested for the following crimes: possession of drugs, common robbery, undocumented persons, malicious damage to property, illegal possession of a firearm, driving under the influence of liquor, contravention of the disaster management act, assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm, contravention of road traffic act, possession of suspected stolen goods, murder, reckless driving, attempted business robbery, contravention of protection order, common assault, theft, common robbery, dealing in liquor without a licence, shoplifting, carjacking and attempted murder.

Meanwhile, the Tshwane district narcotics team conducted an intelligence-driven operation in Temba, which led to the arrest of six people who were found in possession of drugs.

Areas focused on were Wonderbompoort, Pretoria North, Temba and Hammanskraal.

The acting Tshwane district commissioner Brigadier Samuel Thine commended the officers for ensuring that liquor outlets that don’t have legal documents for trading were closed down.

“Unlicensed firearms and ammunition were removed from the society. Furthermore, he indicated that integrated roadblocks were planned throughout the district targeting drunk driving, unroadworthy vehicles and hijacked vehicles,” he said.

All these suspects were expected to appear before various magistrate’s courts in due course.

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