Police in Gauteng continue to stamp the authority of the state through different joint operations

The police in Gauteng continue to stamp the authority of the State through various joint operations which include Operation O Kae Molao.

The weekend operations were conducted simultaneously throughout the province in conjunction with different law enforcement agencies such as Metro Police, Provincial and local Traffic, Immigration from the Department of Home Affairs, Department of Community Safety including Community Police Forum, and private security companies.

Approximately 1 400 suspects were arrested for various criminal charges such as possession of drugs, unlicensed firearms, suspected stolen property, dangerous weapons, dealing in drugs, illegal dealing of liquor, murder, attempted murder, rape, housebreaking including undocumented persons. The arrested suspects included wanted suspects who were arrested by the detectives during a tracing operation.

All suspects are expected to appear in different courts throughout the province starting from Monday, 06 June 2022.

The Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela has appreciated the continuous availability of other law enforcement agencies and the private security company through the eyes and ears project. He further appreciated those who keep on reporting criminal activities and giving tip-offs. “Some of the arrests will not have been possible if community members did not come forward with information. Let us continue to work together in the fight against crime and squeeze the operating space for criminals”, said Lt Gen Mawela.