Weekend operations yield results

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 July 5 and 7, led to the arrest of 12 suspects.

The accused were charged with various offences.

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Charges included:

• Common assault: 3

• Domestic violence: 1

• Warrant of arrest: 1

• House break-in and theft: 1

• Business robbery: 1

• Kidnapping: 1

• Intimidation: 1

• Possession of live ammunition: 1

• Shoplifting: 1

• Driving under the influence of alcohol: 1

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The EMPD also issued a number of fines to motorists during several roadblocks in the area.

All of the arrested suspects appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court, where their cases were postponed for a number of different reasons.

The Katlehong police will continue to hold similar operations in the area to increase their visibility.