A TWO-DAY multidisciplinary operation led by deputy provincial commissioner, Major General Thulani Gonya was conducted within the eThekwini District last week.
The operation resulted in the arrest of 134 suspects as well as the recovery of stolen vehicles and drugs. A large delegation of police officers locked down major routes around the city as detectives led operations in the search of known wanted suspects.
The operation, which consisted of roadblocks, suspect raids, raids on liquor outlets as well as stop and search operations, resulted in the arrest of suspects wanted for murder, attempted murder, domestic violence, rape, driving under the influence of liquor, possession of firearms, possession of drugs and traffic offences among other cases.
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A suspect who was wanted for a number of fraud cases amounting to more than R10 million was also arrested during the raids. All the arrested suspects will appear in various Magistrates Courts in the days to come.
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula commended the police officers from the Ethekwini District for their commitment in eradicating crime.
“We wish to emphasise that the public can expect to see more of such operations as we are approaching the Festive Season. We will be locking down various parts of the province to ensure that we limit the movement of criminals,” he said.
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