More than 100 people have been arrested in Soweto, where Gauteng MEC for Community Safety, Ms Faith Mazibuko and Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela led Operation OKaeMolao.
The suspects were arrested for crimes that include possession of unlicensed firearm, contravention of the Precious Metal Act, possession of drugs, driving while under the influence of alcohol and undocumented persons.