The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) conducted a series of drunk driving operations across Tshwane over the weekend, resulting in multiple arrests and AAR TO notices being issued.
On Friday, 14 February 2025, A targeted operation on John Vorster Drive in Centurion resulted in one driver being arrested for drunk driving and ten motorists receiving AAR TO 01 notices for traffic violations. Region 3 Sector 2 members arrested 9 suspects for driving under the influence of alcohol and 17 AAR TO infringement notices were issued for various traffic violations.
On the same date, another drunk driving operation was carried out in Region 5 and Region 7, resulting in the arrest of 13 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol and 35 AAR TO infringement notices were issued during the operations. Six individuals were taken into custody at Sinoville SAPS for pedestrian source of danger.
On Saturday, 15 February 2025, TMPD Region 6 Sector 1 members conducted a drunk driving operation in Mamelodi East, resulting in the arrest of nine suspects for driving under the influence of intoxicating substances. In addition to the arrests, a stolen vehicle was also recovered and impounded at the Pretoria West SAPS Pound.
One more drunk driving operation was conducted by Region 1 Sector 2 members in Pretoria North, 1 1 suspects were arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicating substances, one suspect for possession of and dealing in drugs and another individual for being an illegal immigrant. Additionally, 41 AAR TO infringement notices were issued to motorists for various traffic violations.
The TMPD remains committed to ensuring the safety of all road users and will continue to conduct these operations to deter drunk driving and enforce traffic laws.
Issued by the Tshwane Metro Police Communication Unit.
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