Over 200 wanted suspects arrested in Tshwane over the weekend

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane have arrested 251 wanted suspects during a large-scale, zero-tolerance crime operation on Saturday.

The operation was conducted together with the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department, the Department of Home Affairs, the Department of Community Safety, the Department of Correctional Services and members of the local Community Policing Forum.

The operation was coordinated and executed in the Garsfontein and Boschkop policing precincts under the command of the District Commissioner of Tshwane, Major-General Samuel Thine.

“Detectives spearheaded the initiative with the tracing and arrest of 251 wanted suspects linked to various criminal offences including murder, attempted murder, armed robbery and rape.

“During [Saturday] evening, two operational teams, supported by a roadblock component, were deployed to patrol and maintain a strong police presence on the streets. This led to the detention of 42 undocumented foreign nationals, who were handed over to immigration authorities for further processing and deportation,” the police said.

In total, 608 persons and 242 vehicles were searched during the operation.

Police further conducted patrols at 16 identified hotspots and inspected 11 liquor outlets for compliance with the Liquor Act. 

“Three outlets were closed due to non-compliance, and 110 520 ml of liquor were confiscated. In addition, nine individuals were fined for public drinking, and one suspect was arrested for possession and dealing in drugs after 49 ziplock bags of dagga and an undisclosed amount of cash were found in his possession.

“Detectives continued their tracing efforts and successfully arrested several additional wanted persons, including one for fraud, two for assault, one for malicious damage to property and one for theft,” the police said.

Traffic officials also played an active role, issuing six Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) infringement notices to the value of R4 000.

Thine thanked all participating departments and stakeholders for their continued collaboration and dedication in ensuring the safety and security of Tshwane residents. – SAnews.gov.za