Police nab over 250 in continued crime disruption efforts
Wanted suspects were arrested as visible policing presence increased through strategic deployment of officers and resources.
More than 250 suspects were arrested and individuals fined for various offences as police continued to enhance crime-curbing efforts in high-risk areas in the Tshwane district on Saturday.
This co-ordinated operation was executed under the command of Tshwane District Commissioner, Major-General Samuel Thine, with a multidisciplinary law enforcement team.
SAPS members from stations across the district, the Department of Home Affairs and the Gauteng Traffic Wardens assembled.
According to SAPS spokesperson Captain Johan van Dyk, 288 suspects were arrested in the western areas of Mamelodi and Eersterust.
He said Tshwane detectives were responsible for the arrests of 235 suspects for various offences, including 72 for gender-based violence, four for murder, one for armed robbery and 26 for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
“The operation also included the continued apprehension of wanted individuals, an increased visible policing presence through the strategic deployment of officers and resources, and the enforcement of liquor regulations in high-risk areas.”
He said that as a result of two operational teams conducting compliance inspections and enforcement actions, 12 undocumented individuals were put in police custody and are currently undergoing legal processes related to deportation.
“Police also conducted searches and patrols at 16 identified premises and known crime hotspots, which led to 10 arrests for drug possession, and the confiscation of 14 sachets containing various illicit substances.
“Liquor compliance inspections were conducted at six establishments, of which three were shut down for non-compliance with the Liquor Act and alcohol was confiscated,” said Van Dyk.
He said 20 individuals were fined and arrested for public drinking, one person for drunkenness, and eight drivers for driving under the influence.
“A total of 378 individuals and 286 vehicles were searched, with 96 individuals being processed to determine whether they are wanted for any offences during the operation,” he said.
He stated that Thine expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders for their ongoing commitment to executing the operations.
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