To curb crime in Rabie Ridge and the surrounding areas, authorities were busy with various law enforcement measures, including a roadblock on Republic and Boshoff roads on November 23.
The operation was led by Ekurhuleni Deputy District Commissioner Brigadier Lebohang Machakela. The stop-and-search was executed by Ekurhuleni SAPS, Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department, Gauteng Traffic, Rabie Ridge CPF, Home Affairs, and other law enforcement agencies.
Michaela said 253 suspects were arrested including 146 for contact crime (murder and assault grievous bodily harm), 20 for contact-related crime, 15 for property crime, two for tampering with infrastructure, and 47 for gender-based violence.
“Today, 11 undocumented suspects were nabbed, a total of 12 traffic fines to the value of R9 000 were issued, and five shebeens were closed for dealing in liquor without a license. A Toyota Etios was also impounded after it was found that its engine had been tampered with,” added Machakela.
He said 44 Spaza shops were visited and 26 of those were served with notices for non-compliance. Machakela added these were part of the authorities’ proactive measures together with the environmental health inspectors in a bid to ensure shops comply with regulations.
“One person was arrested for possession of drugs, three for assault, one for common robbery, and one for theft respectively. We want to ensure that residents are safe and also consume foods that are safe for consumption. As the festive season approaches, we are ready to enforce the law. I would like to urge those who might have received their bonuses and remain vigilant and report to authorities,” he added.
Machakela urged motorists to refrain from drinking and driving as they want all road users to be safe at all times.
An Imbizo was also conducted in the Kanana Informal Settlement in Rabie Ridge to note residents’ concerns regarding crime.
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