At least 31 traffic fines amounting to about R35 000 were issued during an operation in the Johannesburg North Cluster.
Police officers, Metro police, local security companies, and members of the national and Gauteng traffic police swooped on problematic roads and taxi ranks in the Midrand area.
According to Sergeant Matome Tlamela the operation was a success.
“We embarked on a series of stop and searches in the area and roadblocks in order to prevent hijackings, house robberies and business robberies.
“This is to ensure visibility in the area. The aim is to reduce crime to zero levels and to arrest those who are involved in criminal activities.”
Operation successes in numbers:
- 200 vehicles searched and 130 people searched
- One suspect was arrested for dealing in dagga
- Two people who were profiled had been previously convicted for housebreaking
- A person who was profiled was previously convicted on a dagga charge.
