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The Actonville SAPS together with the SANDF, Gauteng traffic and EMPD members embarked on an operation that mainly focused on enforcing Covid-19 Regulations and illegal mining around Emandleni informal settlement.
The operation, led by Actonville SAPS station commander Col Elsie Mashinini, was held on May 8 from 7am to 4pm.
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Spokesperson Capt Pheello Mothapo said during the operation, seven people were arrested for contravening the Covid-19 regulations.
“A 35-year-old man was also arrested for dealing in dagga worth R5 000, including illicit cigarettes worth about R2 000 and he was also found with R450 cash,” said Mothapo.
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“The operation also saw a confiscation of generators, pendukas, grinder, hose pipe and app gas, which were discovered at the informal settlement.”
The station commander thanked the members of SAPS and other law-enforcement agencies for their unshaken commitment to dealing with crime and criminals.
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All those who were arrested will appear in Benoni Magistrate’s Court soon.
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