![](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2016/10/SAPS1.jpg)
Officers from the Katlehong SAPS Crime Prevention Unit, detectives from the Katlehong Police Station and members of the EMPD took to the streets of Katlehong last weekend in several different operations.
The operations, held between June 7 and 9, led to the arrest of seven suspects.
The accused were charged with various offences.
ALSO READ:
Men found with allegedly stolen property at Constantia Hotel
Update: Community urged to come forward with information to help arrest criminals
Charges included murder, assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm, common assault, intimidation, shoplifting, malicious damage to property, pointing a firearm, possession of drugs, dealing in drugs and driving under the influence of alcohol.
All of the arrested suspects appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court, where their cases were postponed for a number of different reasons.
Katlehong SAPS acting station commander Brig Sammy Thambo was pleased with the arrests made over the weekend and called for the community to report crimes and criminal activities in the area, even if it is anonymously, to help in the fight against crime.
Have a story?
Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor) germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor) leighh@caxton.co.za or Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist) kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za
Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:
Or add the GCN on WhatsApp 079 406 1181 or BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137) today, to get all the latest news.
Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers Bedfordview Edenvale News, Alberton Record and Kempton Express.