One hundred and thirty five suspects were arrested during an Okae Molao Operation held in Bekkersdal and Westonaria on Thursday 28 October.
Bekkersdal Police spokesperson Sergeant Linkie Lefakane gave a detailed breakdown of the arrests:
• murder (two)
• attempted murder (three)
• assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and common assault (42)
• house robberies (one)
• car theft (one)
• kidnapping (three)
• home invasions (two)
• armed robberies and robbery (three)
• possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition (nine)
• common theft (one)
• rape (two)
• malicious damage to property (eleven)
• dealing with dagga and possession of illegal substances and drugs (12)
• possession of dangerous weapons (three)
• possession of stolen property property (one)
• fraud (one)
• unlicensed liquor trading (one)
“Minor offences such as contempt of court, undocumented persons, reckless or negligence driving were also policed while a total of 23 traffic fines to the value of R19 750 were issued,” Sergeant Lefakane said.
All arrested suspects are expected to appear before the Westonaria Magistrates’ Court soon.
