As the year draws nearer to its end, the community’s focus once again falls on gender-based and family violence. Standing at the forefront in the fight against abuse and with the 16 Days of Activism campaign in full swing, West Rand Police conducted another highly successful Operation Okae Molao in and around the Kagiso area.
The South African Police Service has to intensify its crime-prevention and policing strategies to protect the community and their property,” explained Sergeant Carmen Hendricks, spokesperson for the West Rand District Police and the Randfontein Police.
Police were joined by Public Order Policing, Crime Intelligence, Correctional Services, Gauteng Traffic, Mogale Traffic, community safety and community patrol forum groups to conduct operations at various interest points on Thursday, 26 November from 5.30am to 2pm.
The operation resulted in 121 arrests – two for murder, two for armed robbery, two for robbery, 14 for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, 12 for common domestic violence, two for contempt of court, 15 for theft, three for housebreaking and theft, one for possession of gold-bearing material, one for malicious damage to property, one for impersonating a police officer, one for bribery, one for possession of unlicensed firearms, four for possession of live ammunition, three for possession of drugs, three for possession of suspected stolen property, and two for dealing in dagga.
“Other crimes committed include theft out of a motor vehicle, reckless and negligent driving, common assault, possession of car-breaking implements, possession of dagga, possession of a dangerous weapon, possession of illicit liquor, drinking in public, possession of expired goods, selling fireworks without a licence, and illegal immigrants,” said Hendricks.
A total of 140 traffic fines were issued to the value of R132 650. Two J534s were issued for non-compliance with liquor-trade regulations.”
The arrested suspects are set to appear in the Kagiso Magistrates’ Court soon.
District Police Commissioner, Major General Fred Kekana thanked all members who were involved and said he was happy with the number of firearms removed as, “… one firearm on the street is one too many”.
Kekana also reminded the community to do their part and hand in their firearms in an effort to “… turn the tide against crime during the Firearm Amnesty period which commenced on August 2020 and will end on 31 January 2021”.
