According to Captain Raymond Sebonyane and Sgt Reginald Motsamai Moshe, the police and other law enforcement agencies intensified their visibility to reduce crime in these areas on Thursday, 3 March. The O Kae Molao operation started at 05:30 and continued until 14:00.
Officials of the Department of Community Safety, Gauteng and Merafong City traffic police, the departments of home affairs and correctional services, the Community Policing Forum and community patrollers availed their resources. They conducted roadblocks, stop and searches and crime prevention actions. They also visited liquor outlets and second-hand dealers and looked for wanted suspects and absconded parolees.
A total of 133 suspects were arrested during the action. Among them were one suspect for murder, five for robbery, one for house robbery and 40 for assault (GBH). Thirty-four were charged with assault, six with rape, two with the possession of stolen property, four for the possession of drugs and seven for the possession of dagga. An alleged drunken driver was also arrested.
Among the arrested suspects was a 32-year-old woman who was arrested at a roadblock on the N12 for dealing in crystal meth and khat with a street value of R45,000. At the same roadblock, a man was also arrested for possession of suspected stolen cell phones. A total of 53 road traffic fines to the value of R38,800 were issued.
Those arrested will appear before the Fochville Magistrates’ Court soon.
On behalf of the district commis- sioner, Major-General Fred Kekana, Brigadier Themba Maduna welcomed the successes and applauded the SAPS members and other law enforcement agencies for their commitment. These organisations continue to ensure community safety and that those acting against the law are brought to book and face the full might of the law.
The police encourage the com- munity to report any criminal activity immediately and anonymously by contacting the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or via MySAPS App or SMS number 32211.
