Honeydew police secure multiple arrests across policing precinct

Police and authorities have been casting their net far and wide.

Honeydew police held a district Okae Molao operation on June 9. The multi-entity blitz included JMPD, Honeydew CPF and the Department of Home Affairs. The operation began with a parade at Northgate Mall before teams dispersed across the precinct to set up various roadblocks and raid potentially suspect areas.

The day was considered a success as it yielded 24 arrests for various crimes. Three foreign nationals were arrested for not having the required documentation, one man was arrested for selling narcotics, and four men were arrested for selling alcohol without a valid liquor licence. At the various roadblocks, a total of 440 vehicles and 1 118 persons were searched, resulting in R51 850 worth of fines being issued.

Community members reported the presence of several law-enforcement vehicles at shopping centres in Weltevreden Park. The apparent commotion was due to authorities checking the paperwork of the centre’s security personnel. A total of 16 security guards were arrested for being in contravention of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority Act 56 of 2001 for not having the required paperwork.

Okae Molao operations began in 2018 and their primary function is to continuously identify and address the root causes of crime. Honeydew police spokesperson, Captain Balan Muthan expressed his station’s commitment to the cause, stating, “Okae Molao operations will continue with regularity in the Honeydew policing precinct”.