Tshwane district welcomes the success of the joint operation in Akasia
Members of the operation made a myriad of arrests, confiscated suspect property and issued several fines
To stamp its authority on the area and assist the Akasia police station fight crime, Operation Okae Molao descended on Akasia on Thursday morning.
Members of the operation made a myriad of arrests, confiscated suspect property and issued several fines
In the first hour, the operation made more than 295 arrests for crimes including the contravention of protection orders, selling liquor without a licence, illegal gambling, possession of drugs, illegal immigration and illegal possession of ammunition.
A total of 165 motorists received fines to the value of R79 200.
Participants in the operation, including the SAPS, Tshwane metro police, Gauteng traffic police, the local CPF and the departments of labour, home affairs as well as correctional services, searched 1 132 people and 475 vehicles.
An illegal gambling machine, liquor, 12 sachets of crystal meth and 65 sachets of dagga were confiscated.
Operational commander Brigadier Molatelwa Maphotho said that the operation showed residents that their cries about rising crime in the area had not fallen on deaf ears and the police were there to protect them.
Maphotho said the operation was a success and extended his gratitude to all participants.
The suspects were expected to appear in courts around Pretoria soon.
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