Tshwane district SAPS together with other law enforcement agencies conducted simultaneous operations, resulting in 250 arrests at the weekend.

The operations included a safer festive season, combat crime, reduction crime and rural safety efforts.

In one of the cases, two armed robbers were caught in the act, said police spokesperson Captain Augustinah Selepe.

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“On Sunday morning, two armed suspects entered a shop in Addar Street, Erasmia and pointed a firearm at staff members. While they were in the process of packing food items, Erasmia police were activated. A swift response by police led to the arrest of the duo,” she said.

The two were charged with attempted business robbery and a firearm was confiscated, Selepe said.

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She said other suspects were nabbed for various crimes, including driving under the influence of alcohol, contravention of the immigration act, illegal possession of a firearm, second-hand goods act violation, assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm, contravention of road traffic act, fraud, possession of suspected stolen goods, murder and other offences.

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All arrested suspects were due to appear in various courts in Tshwane soon.

Acting Tshwane district police commissioner, Brigadier Thine, commended senior management and the heads of other law enforcement agencies for the integrated approach towards fighting crime.

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