Law enforcement roadblock yields positive results
The operation resulted in traffic fines amounting to R2 800 being issued to motorists.
The relentless joint efforts by the Spring SAPS and other law enforcement stakeholders, geared toward combatting crime along the N12 in Springs, have yielded positive results.
The roadblock operation had a value-adding collaboration between the EMPD, Ekurhuleni District police officers, Gauteng Traffic Police, crime prevention wardens and the CPF.
Springs SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Themba Tshabalala said the operation was to ensure that commuters coming into the province abide by the Road Traffic Act laws and are not carrying any illegal items.
The operation saw the arrest of one illegal immigrant and a total of R2 800 in fines issued to motorists.
During the operation, 200 vehicles and 800 people were searched.
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