In honour of Women’s Month, Norwood Police Station conducted a successful operation named ‘Basadi Roadblock’ on Louis Botha Avenue in Highlands North on August 22.

Read more: What to know about roadblocks in South Africa

Three undocumented foreign nationals were arrested after failing to identify themselves during the roadblock, whereas one suspect was released after his documents were submitted to the police as proof of identification and were verified.

Warrant Officer Eric Masotsha explained that the operation aimed to:

• Highlight the achievement and leadership of women within the SAPS and law enforcement
• To combat crime by addressing crime through searches of illegal items and apprehension of wanted suspects during the Basadi Operation.
• To raise awareness about issues such as gender-based violence (GBV) and domestic violence.

@caxtonjoburgnorth Police Station officers conduct an operation on Louis Botha Avenue in Highlands North. #Police #Rosebank ♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North

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