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Media Statement
PARKTOWN – Gauteng police have arrested over 1000 suspects for a wide range of serious crimes, including murder, attempted murder, rape, business robbery, drug dealing, possession of drugs, assault, hijacking, possession of unlicensed firearms, and ammunition. The arrests were achieved during the weekend high density operation held throughout the five districts. Stolen vehicles and stolen firearms were recovered in different districts during this period. Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni led the operations at Soshanguve and Akasia, Tshwane District at the weekend where a vehicle was recovered. The collaborative effort involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Home Affairs, Gauteng Traffic Police, Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD), Gauteng Traffic Wardens, Community Policing Forum, and private securities. Commencing on Saturday, 30 August 2024, the operation included strategic roadblocks and targeted raids focused on capturing wanted suspects. During the operation, over 800 wanted suspects for various crimes were apprehended by detectives across the province, with 145 arrests related to crimes committed to women and children. With the Provincial Commissioner taking charge of the roadblock in Soshanguve and Akasia, where violent crimes such as murder, assault, hijacking, and robbery are prevalent, parallel high-density operations were conducted across all districts, resulting in the apprehension of multiple suspects engaged in criminal activities. Over 20 suspects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, more than 60 were illegal immigrants, one for possession of drugs and eight unlicensed liquor outlets were closed for non-compliance with regulations. The High-Density Operation will persist until a significant crime reduction is achieved in Gauteng. The apprehended suspects will soon face justice as they appear before various provincial Magistrates’ Courts. Ends
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