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The law enforcement police in Tshwane closed nine businesses, while more than 630 suspects were arrested for various crimes.
Since Thursday afternoon, SAPS, national and provincial traffic police, subway police and private security partners flooded several streets in preparation for New Year’s Eve and crossing celebrations.
This was intended to strengthen control over crime in accordance with the “safest holiday season operation.”
Police spokesman Brig.Mathapelo Peters said that more than 630 suspects were arrested for various crimes at different roadblocks in the five districts, and that more than 450 of these arrests were made in connection with the violation of regulations. closure and illegal transportation of liquor.
“Around five arrests were made in connection with the sale of alcohol in contravention of the Covid-19 lockdown regulations.”
She said that in Soweto, the police seized liquor in at least 30 incidents in which people were drinking in public.
“More than 10 suspects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, other arrests were for drug possession, possession of allegedly stolen property, including a motor vehicle and a hijacked trailer.
Peters said a suspect at a roadblock in Fourways, north of Johannesburg, was arrested for possession of a firearm without a license.
“Nine businesses were closed in Tshwane after it was discovered that they were operating after the regulated curfew of 9:00 p.m., while three suspects were charged with illegally selling fireworks.”
He said four illegal firearms, four allegedly stolen vehicles and a hijacked trailer were also recovered during New Year’s Eve operations in Ekurhuleni.
“Police seized a Ford Focus that was reported to have been hijacked in Pretoria West after noticing that the suspect vehicle was equipped with blue police lights and a siren and chased it.
The suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled ”.
Provincial Police Commissioner Lt. Gen. Elias Mawela has praised the five district commissioners and the heads of other law enforcement agencies and private security partners for the integrated approach to fighting crime.
This article first appeared on Rekord and was republished with permission.
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