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Media Statement
PARKTOWN – Under the leadership of the Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, the recent High-Density Operation carried out across all districts in Gauteng has yielded outstanding results. The operation led to the apprehension of 1221 suspects involved in 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 collaborative effort involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Home Affairs, Gauteng Traffic Police, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens, Community Policing Forum, and private securities. Commencing on Saturday, 21 December 2024, the operation included strategic roadblocks and targeted raids focused on capturing wanted suspects. During the operation, 889 wanted suspects for various crimes were apprehended by detectives across the province, with 171 arrests related to crimes committed to women and children. With the Provincial Commissioner taking charge of the roadblock in Ivory Park, Ekurhuleni District, 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. 13 suspects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, more than 21 were illegal immigrants, eight for possession of drugs,14 drinking in public and five 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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