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Special duties, including raids and stop-and-search operations performed by the Roodepoort Police resulted in several arrests.
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The operations took place from 5 to 7 January, and according to captain Nonhlanhla Khumalo, their spokesperson, 41 suspects between the ages of 25 and 53 were arrested. The charges include:
• Assault with the intention to cause grievous bodily harm
• Possession of dagga
• Possession of drugs
• Theft
• Shoplifting
• Common assault (domestic violence)
• Intimidation
• Contravention of Liquor Act
• Drunken driving
• Public drinking
“All suspects were charged and detained at Roodepoort Police Station and will appear in the Roodepoort Magistrates’ Court soon,” Khumalo concluded.
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