About 528 suspects were arrested for various crimes during the Operation High Density in all three districts in the province: Ehlanzeni, Gert Sibande and Nkangala, last weekend, May 3 and 4.
It was led by the provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela, joined by various stakeholders within the security cluster.
A provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Donald Mdhluli, said during the operation one suspect was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm with two live rounds in Marite near Hazyview.
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“A total number of 528 suspects were arrested, among them five were arrested on murder charges, four on business robbery charges, while others were nabbed on various charges, including attempted murder, armed robbery, burglary, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, illegal possession of a firearm, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, possession and dealing in dagga, possession of dangerous weapons, contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa, failure to keep prescribed records of second-hand dealers, possession of illicit cigarettes, and possession of precious metals, which were also confiscated.
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“A total of 3 595 persons were searched, 1 406 vehicles inspected, and fines were issued by the law enforcement agencies, including those to various shops for selling expired goods. Three liquor outlets were closed down for non-compliance.”
Manamela indicated that the operation will also focus on those areas that appear to be problematic in the province and to the public.
