Crime Blitz in Tshwane Leads to Arrest of Approximately 270 Suspects for Various Offences

Tshwane police have arrested about 270 suspects during a weekend crime blitz. 230 of them are the most wanted individuals. IOL reports that the arrests were part of Operation O Kae Molao, a collaborative effort between law-enforcement agencies, including Gauteng Traffic, Tshwane Metro Police, Home Affairs, private security companies, and the community policing forum.

The operation targeted various alleged offences, including gender-based violence, with 64 suspects arrested in connection with such cases. Additionally, 14 suspects were held for common robberies. Others faced charges of murder and attempted murder. Captain Daniel Mavimbela, acting district spokesperson, praised the unwavering commitment of the police, stating that it demonstrated their dedication to eradicating corruption and criminality in the community.

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The operations aimed to instil confidence in the community and involved intensified activities such as roadblocks, raids, stop-and-searches, and foot patrols. As a result of collaborative efforts between crime intelligence and community members, the police arrested four individuals for drug possession, including substances like crystal meth, crystal star, and mandrax tablets. The police also apprehended about 40 people for being in the country illegally and several others for dealing in illicit cigarettes.

The arrested suspects will appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on various dates. In a separate incident, the police arrested a 29-year-old man for attempting to bribe a police officer with R400 to release his employee, who the officer had caught with marijuana. The suspect was detained at the Hammanskraal police station and charged with attempting to bribe an officer of the law. At the same time, his 21-year-old employee faced charges of illegal dealing in dagga and possession. The accused’s boss was also charged with dealing and bribery.

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