South African Police Arrest 440 Suspects in Tshwane Weekend Operation
The South African Police Service (SAPS) said on November 9 that 440 suspects were arrested during an extensive crime prevention operation across the Mamelodi, Sunnyside, Atteridgeville, Temba, Hammanskraal and Ga-Rankuwa policing precincts in the Tshwane District of Gauteng.
"The multidisciplinary operation was conducted on Saturday as part of ongoing efforts to apprehend wanted suspects, address serious and violent crime, curb illegal immigration, disrupt drug-related activities, ensure compliance at liquor outlets and strengthen visible policing in identified crime hotspots," the police said in a statement. The operation was led by Tshwane District Commissioner Major General Samuel Thine, with participants including the Department of Home Affairs, the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department and Community Policing Forums.
Detectives conducted targeted tracing operations from Friday evening, resulting in the arrest of 242 wanted suspects, among them two wanted for murder, four for kidnapping, four for armed robbery, two for rape and 70 for gender-based violence-related offences. A total of 47 undocumented foreign nationals were detained and handed over to immigration officials.
Law enforcement teams inspected 57 liquor establishments, closing 25 and fining 24 for contravening the Liquor Act, and confiscated 1,467,280 ml of liquor. Roadblocks, stop-and-search operations and patrols searched 985 people and 394 vehicles; 16 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence, 63 people for drinking in public, and 11 suspects for possession of and dealing in drugs, with 75 ziplock bags of drugs seized.
Thine commended all SAPS members and participating partners, and emphasised the importance of continued collaboration and sustained high-visibility policing for community safety across the Tshwane District.
(Source: South African Police Service)
Source: South African Police Service
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