Police arrest over 300 in Atteridgeville and Laudium
Drug dealers in possession of crystal meth and mandrax were among those arrested.
Operation Shanela netted 320 suspects for various offences in Atteridgeville and Laudium on March 22.
The operation prioritised the arrest of wanted suspects, visible policing patrols, and liquor licence compliance enforcement with more police officers deployed in the policing areas.
Tshwane detective teams managed to arrest 255 suspects for offences including 81 for gender-based violence (GBV), 26 for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH), 2 for murder, 10 for armed robbery and 8 for rape.
“A roadblock was set up in Atteridgeville, with two tactical and operational teams conducting compliance raids and law enforcement operations across the policing areas. 27 undocumented individuals were detained and are currently awaiting legal processing for deportation,” said Police spokesperson, Captain Johan Van Dyk.
Police searched 24 identified premises and crime hotspots, leading to the arrests of two dealers for possession of and dealing in drugs, and the confiscation of 2 sachets of crystal meth and 42 mandrax tablets.
16 people were arrested and fined for drinking in public and 15 drivers arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Traffic officials issued 7 AARTO infringement notices totalling R4 600 for road traffic violations.
16 liquor establishments were inspected, and four were shut down for non-compliance with the Liquor Act, leading to the confiscation of 284 700 ml of alcohol.
A total of 767 people and 189 vehicles were searched, of which 12 vehicles were tested to verify whether they had been stolen.
Tshwane District Commissioner Major-General Samuel Thine, who led the operation, thanked his fellow members for their service and assured residents that crime prevention operations will continue to be a regular occurrence to combat crime in the metro.
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