THE City of Johannesburg’s Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) released its monthly crime statistics on December 18, revealing the successes of Operation Buya Mthetho and other policing efforts.
The department has been compiling monthly statistics since September and has become a tool of reflection for officers, as well as informing residents. Safety remains a key concern for many of our residents. Though policing remains a provincial and national competency, per the Constitution, within its limited mandate, the JMPD is working hard to increase the levels of safety within our communities.
On releasing the November 2018 statistics, chief of JMPD David Tembe said it is sad that the statistics reveal the biggest culprit to be people driving under the influence of alcohol.
“Over 800 arrested were made in connection with drunk driving in November. This cannot go unpunished. If allowed, such behaviour graduates to reckless driving which puts the lives of innocent people in grave danger,” he said.
Some of the key statistics are the recovery of 121 stolen or hijacked vehicles and 16 firearms. Across all of the city’s regions, driving under the influence, possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of or dealing in drugs were the biggest concerns.
JMPD conducted over 500 operations, yielding 50 public drinking arrests, the discontinuation of 22 vehicles and over 100 arrests.
With regards to bad buildings, in coordination with the Group Forensic and Investigation Services (GFIS), JMPD raided 28 such buildings and arrested 40 undocumented persons in November.
Over 166 000 Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) notices relating to vehicle fitness, driver fitness and moving violations were issued in November.
Operation Buya Mthetho specifically saw to 5 896 enforcements of by-laws. These include the removal of illegal advertising, illegal dumping and illegal connections. Three hundred and twelve raids were conducted under the ordinance of Operation Buya Mthetho.
In November, alongside the South African Police Services (SAPS), JMPD also orchestrated operations focused on counterfeit goods with an estimated value of R78-million being confiscated.
“As a city, we will continue to do all that is within our power to ensure we create safe and connected communities throughout Johannesburg. Alongside this, we will continue work with our law enforcement authorities to see to it that where arrests are made by JMPD, these cases are not only investigated but also properly prosecuted by law enforcement authorities,” said Tembe.
Residents can report illegal activities to the following numbers:
• Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 203 712
• Traffic Management Hotline: 080 872 3342
• JMPD Emergency number: 011 375 5911/011 758 9620
• Illegal Dumping: 082 779 1361 (WhatsApp or SMS along with clear photos)
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