Crime
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Three arrested as Anti-Gang Unit cracks down on drugs and shootings in Joburg
CrimeThe Anti-Gang Unit arrested three suspects during operations in Westbury and Eldorado Park, seizing suspected CAT, crystal meth, and Mandrax.…
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Community tip-off helps police nab armed suspect in Eldos
CrimeA routine tip-off in Eldorado Park turned into a major firearms bust when police discovered a suspect carrying illegal weapons…
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Firearms stolen in Lenasia house robbery recovered; one suspect arrested
CrimeAfter a house robbery in Lenasia, police recovered stolen weapons and arrested a 42-year-old suspect at Vegie Land informal settlement.
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Thousands of illegal guns destroyed in Gauteng police operation
CrimePolice intensifies its fight against gun crime with the destruction of thousands of illegal firearms, most recovered in Gauteng.
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Stolen goods recovered: Man appears in Lenasia court
CrimeA suspect appeared in court after being arrested during a hijacking that involved a shootout, foot chase and the recovery…
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Buildings in Johannesburg CBD raided
CrimeA SAPS-led multi-disciplinary operation in Johannesburg CBD on July 5 resulted in the arrest of 181 suspects and the closure…
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Three armed suspects killed after evading police from KZN to Gauteng
CrimeA collaborative sting operation involving SAPS, Gauteng and KZN units resulted in a fatal shootout on the N3. Police shot…
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R900k corruption: Hawks and SAPS officers arrested in major theft case
CrimeIn a major anti-corruption operation, the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team has arrested four Gauteng SAPS officers and two civilians…
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Over 380 suspects arrested during major police operations in Johannesburg
CrimeThe aim of the operations was to maximise police visibility, reduce crime in hotspots and high-risk areas, and address all…
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Six suspects busted for illegal alcohol distillery in Joburg
CrimePolice have shut down an illegal alcohol distillery operating in Jeppe. The raid was conducted by police, JMPD and other…
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JMPD targets intoxicated drivers across Joburg
CrimeTargeted operations and routine patrols led to the arrest of 180 drunk drivers in hotspots like Soweto and Eldorado Park.
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Police arrest 452 in Dobsonville and Eldorado Park crime sweeps
CrimeCoordinated SAPS operations in Joburg targeted high-crime areas, recovering hijacked vehicles and seizing unlicensed firearms. The crackdown forms part of…
