Hundreds arrested in Ga-Rankuwa operation
Simultaneous tracing of wanted suspects by Tshwane District detective teams led to the arrest of 264.
Over 300 suspects were arrested and three shebeens closed down during the Okae molao operation at Ga-Rankuwa on Thursday.
Acting district commissioner Brigadier Thine said a simultaneous tracing of wanted suspects by Tshwane District detective teams led to the arrest of 264.
“Among the arrested, 65 were related to gender-based violence.
“Other wanted suspects arrested included those who committed crimes such as possession of drugs, common robbery and malicious property damage,” Thine said.
Other crimes included illegal possession of a firearm, driving under the influence of liquor, assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm and contravention of the 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.
“Three illegal shebeens were shut down for non-compliance with the Liquor Act.”
“Twenty-five undocumented people were detained to be processed by home affairs,” Thine said.
“Three fines were issued for second-hand goods and six for crimes related to drugs.
“ The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (Aarto) issued over 80 fines to the value of more than R80 000, 880 people and 556 vehicles were searched,” he said.
Thine urged the community and visitors of Tshwane to be vigilant of fraud, scams, and ATM scams.
“Avoid drinking alcohol in public areas and driving under the influence of alcohol.”
He applauded police officers and other law enforcement agencies (Department of Home Affairs, Gauteng Traffic Department, Department of Correctional Services) for adequate work done.
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