Gauteng police arrested twelve suspected illegal miners in Krugersdorp, West Rand on Saturday, 15 May 2021. The suspects were shooting amongst themselves and when police responded, they started shooting at police who returned fire. One suspect was shot and injured and was taken to hospital under police guard. The other suspects surrendered and two unlicensed firearms were recovered.
This brings to a total of 1470 suspects arrested by police in Gauteng over the weekend
Police in Ekurhuleni District conducted an integrated operation where 447 suspects were arrested during operations and raiding of wanted suspects in the district for various crimes.
More than 350 suspects were arrested in West Rand and Sedibeng for crimes ranging from attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearm, dealing in drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol and assault.
Operation O Kae Molao led by Gauteng MEC for Community Safety Ms Faith Mazibuko and Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela was conducted in Alexandra on 15 May 2021 where more than 44 suspects were arrested for crimes that include possession of suspected stolen property, possession of drugs, possession of unlicensed firearm and driving while under the influence of alcohol.
One hundred and eighty six other suspects were arrested in Johannesburg District.
Meanwhile in Tshwane District 496 suspects were arrested for possession of suspected stolen motor vehicle, possession of suspected stolen property, malicious damage to property, car hijacking, kidnapping, fraud, attempted murder, driving while under the influence of alcohol among other crimes.
The suspects will appear at various magistrate courts from Monday 17 May 2021.
