Operation O Kae Molao saw the police arrest over 100 illegal immigrants and seize three firearms during road blocks across the north of Johannesburg on 3 October.
The team of police from multiple stations was led by Deputy Provincial Commissioner Major General Theko Pharasi, supported by Metro police officials.
Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Kay Makhubele said that the operation took place in the early hours of the morning within the Douglasdale policing precinct.
During the operation, five taxis were impounded by the police after being found to have been tampered with. One stolen motor vehicle was also recovered.
Drugs to the value of about R1 000 were found abandoned in Kya Sands informal settlement and the suspect who dumped them was later arrested.
Police raided about 12 liquor outlets and one illegal shebeen was closed down.
Makhubele said, “Police will continue raiding the wanted suspects during these operations. During these operations, more than 529 suspects were arrested for various cases, ranging from murder, hijackings and robberies while 82 suspects were arrested for gender-based violence cases such as rape, assault and domestic violence.”
The provincial management commended the police officers for continuing to put the people of Gauteng first by making sure that they are and feel safe all the time.
The arrested suspects will appear in Randburg Magistrates’ Court soon.
Related Article:
