Police continue fight against crime in the province
The police in Gauteng continue to stamp the authority of the State through various joint operations which includes Operation O Kae Molao. Operations were conducted simultaneously throughout the province this past weekend in conjunction with different law enforcement agencies such as Metro Police, Provincial and local Traffic, Immigration from Department of Home Affairs, Department of
The police in Gauteng continue to stamp the authority of the State through various joint operations which includes Operation O Kae Molao.
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Operations were conducted simultaneously throughout the province this past weekend in conjunction with different law enforcement agencies such as Metro Police, Provincial and local Traffic, Immigration from Department of Home Affairs, Department of Community Safety including Community Police Forum and private security companies.
This led to approximately 1 400 suspects being arrested for various offences such as possession of drugs, unlicensed firearms, suspected stolen property, dangerous weapon, dealing in drugs, illegal dealing of liquor, murder, attempted murder, rape, house breaking and undocumented persons.
The arrested suspects included wanted suspects who were arrested by the detectives during a tracing operation.
All suspects are expected to appear in different courts throughout the province starting from Monday, June 6.
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The Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela has appreciated the continuous availability of other law enforcement agencies and the private security companies.
He further appreciated those who keep on reporting criminal activities and giving tip-offs. “Some of the arrests will not have been possible if community members did not come forward with information. Let us continue to work together in fighting against crime and squeeze the operating space for criminals,” said Mawela.
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