The Gauteng provincial government and law enforcement agencies embarked on Operation Okae Molao in Dobsonville on Thursday morning.
The operation kicked off before sunrise on Impala Road with a roadblock.
Premier David Makhura, Community Safety MEC Faith Mazibuko and Joburg Mayor Jolidee Mantongo together with law enforcement officials stopped and inspected vehicles.
One woman was arrested for possession of maruana and white powder suspected to be drugs.
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Premier Makhura commented that various crimes have been on the rise in the province since the pandemic and lockdown.
Operation Okae Molao is one of the ways government has been trying to use in the fight against crime in the province.
More than 800 people were arrested under the operation since Wednesday night according to Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela.
MEC Mazibuko said the operation was not meant to scare residents but it is aimed at ensuring their safety and fight crime.
The operation also moved to Braamfischer, a hotspot for illegal mining operations.
Illegal mining equipment and looted goods were confiscated by the police.
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