Many behind bars as law enforcement agencies join forces in north

Police in the north of Pretoria searched over 1 200 people and over 700 vehicles as part of a police operation on Thursday.

“The operation comprised of one roadblock to ensuring that motor vehicles, as well as the drivers and passengers, are stopped and searched,” said Akasia police spokesperson Constable Lindiwe Mabasa.

“The operation kicked off in the early hours of Thursday morning at the Pretoria North magistrate’s court’s parking lot.”

“Various law enforcement agencies of the north district such as local police, TMPD, officials from the Department of Home Affairs, Gauteng Traffic Department, Correctional Services and the CPF were involved.”

The operation was led by the overall operational commander, Brigadier Molatelo Maphoto, who briefed members of the operational readiness squad to be vigilant while performing their duties.

“Officers were divided into three bubbles, which were committed to compliance to stop-and-searches around Pretoria North and the Akasia policing area.”

She said further searches included “those operating in liquor services without licences”.

“A total of 44 illegal immigrants were also arrested and one employer was busted for hiring immigrants and therefore contravening the illegal immigration act.

“In a separate incident, a man was arrested for having a fraudulent licence disc while another was arrested for possession of drugs.

“A total of 155 Aarto fines and 51 Gauteng Road traffic fines were issued.”

She said the business sector of the area was not spared as ATMs, liquor outlets, taxi ranks, shopping malls and secondhand outlets in the area were also searched. An illegal sheeben was closed down.

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