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Media Statement GAUTENG – The Police in Johannesburg District have arrested about 293 suspects during Safer Festive Season Operations from 02 January 2025 to 05 January 2025. The Acting District Commissioner Brigadier Molefi Tsotsotso joined by other law enforcement agencies, led Operation Shanela, which was held around Lenasia South, Sophiatown, Dobsonville and Sandringham policing precinct. 44 suspects were arrested during operations which were held around Sophiatown and Lenasia South on 02 January 2025 for different crimes that includes pointing of firearm, possession of drugs, possession of dangerous weapons, employing undocumented persons,drinking alcohol in public, drunk and driving and malicious damage to property. The detectives also apprehended 199 suspects for different crimes ranging from murder, attempted murder, rape, sexual assault, house robbery, business robbery, armed robbery, robbery with weapon other than a firearm, pointing of firearm, possession of unlicensed firearm, assault with intention to do grievous bodily harm. During operations that were held around Dobsonville and Sandringham from Saturday, 04 January 2025 to the early hours of Sunday, 05 January 2025, 50 suspects were arrested for crimes ranging from possession of drugs, illegal possession of gambling machine, dealing in liquor without license and undocumented persons. The Police also managed to confiscate a vehicle in Dobsonville suspected to be linked to house robbery, which took place in Krugersdorp. A plasma TV was also recovered. The arrested suspects will appear at various magistrate courts soon. The Acting District Commissioner ,Brigadier Molefi Tsotsotso applauded all stakeholders and members for ensuring that there are more boots on the ground and that the community of Johannesburg are and feel safe this festive season. Ends
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