SAPS swoop on motorists during roadblock
Police vetted over 120 commutters, two undocumented immigrants were arrested, and eight traffic fines were issued at the interprovincial roadblock on the N12 bordering Gauteng in the Springs area and Mpumalanga on Friday.
The SAPS conducted an interprovincial roadblock on the N12 in the Springs area bordering Gauteng and Mpumalanga on Friday.
The operation was held in collaboration with the EMPD and Gauteng Traffic Police to check for the roadworthiness of vehicles, dangerous weapons, stolen vehicles, stolen property, drugs and other illegal substances.
Springs SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Themba Tshabalala said the operation was to ensure that commuters entering the province are law-abiding citizens who have not committed any crimes outside of Gauteng.
“The operation is a multi-disciplinary, intelligence-driven crime combat operation that continues unabatedly to squeeze crime across our province,” said Tshabalala.
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Tshabalala added that it was also an effort to promote safety on the roads.
The operation was led by Springs SAPS acting Vispol commander Lieutenant Colonel Rajesh Ramlall.
During operations, over 120 people were vetted, two undocumented immigrants were arrested and eight traffic fines were issued.
