Possible murder-linked duo among thousands arrested
Overall at least 1 300 people were arrested during the operations which were conducted throughout the five districts in the province for different crimes.
Three people in the Tshwane district were arrested for being in possession of illegal firearms in separate incidents during O Kae Molao operations which were conducted throughout the province at the weekend.
“The flying squad unit, K9 unit and crime intelligence followed up on information and pounced on a suspect in Atteridgeville,” provincial police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Sello said.
“The suspect was found in possession of a rifle and a pistol with no serial number.”
Sello said the man was arrested for possession of illegal firearms.
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Thereafter, the man was also said to have led police to another man who was found in possession of two pistols that had no serial numbers.
“A preliminary investigation linked both suspects to a number of murder cases,” she said.
In another incident, information received through intelligence led police to the Olievenhoutbosch where a man was also found in possession of a rifle and a pistol.
“He was also arrested and charged with possession of unlicenced firearms,” she said.
In an operation led by provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela in the West Rand district, 169 people were arrested.
They were arrested on charges which included dealing in drugs, armed robbery and dealing liquor without a licence.
“Liquor, drugs and a vehicle with a tempered engine number were seized,” Sello said.
Overall, Sello said at least 1 300 people were arrested during the operations which were conducted throughout the five districts in the province for different crimes.
More than 50 undocumented persons, who would be processed by the Department of Home Affairs, were said to have been among those who were arrested.
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