Officers from Ekurhuleni West Cluster police stations made 45 arrests during several weekend operations.
The operations, including stop-and-searches and roadblocks, were held throughout the cluster, which is made up of the Bedfordview, Primrose, Germiston, Elsburg, Alberton, Brackendowns, Katlehong North, Thokoza, Eden Park, Vosloorus, Zonkizizwe and Katlehong police stations, between September 14 and 16.
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The accused were charged with various offences.
Charges included theft, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, shoplifting, possession of suspected stolen property, malicious damage to property, possession of a stolen vehicle, driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of drugs (including dagga and nyaope).
EMPD officers, who assisted in the weekend’s operations, also issued a number of fines to motorists.
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All of the arrested suspects appeared in either the Germiston, Vosloorus or Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Courts where their cases were postponed for various reasons.
The cluster stations further encouraged the community to report missing people as soon as possible so that police can start the investigations immediately.
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