Police have arrested 17 suspects aged between 18 and 63 for various crimes. The officers were performing their special operation duties, doing a stop and search in and around the Roodepoort precinct.
The suspects were arrested for possession of drugs; assault with the intention to cause grievous bodily harm; common assault; possession of a stolen motor vehicle; crossing the railway line; shoplifting; possession of dagga; malicious damage to property; armed robbery; illegal immigration, and public drinking.
The suspects were charged and detained at the Roodepoort Police Station. All of them will appear in the Roodepoort Magistrates’ Court today, 21 February.
âThe police wish to remind the community that crossing a railway line is a criminal offence that is punishable by law,â said Captain Nonhlanhla Khumalo.
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