Tshwane police conducted a successful operation in Bronkhorstspruit, arresting over 200 suspects for various crimes, including gender-based violence, assault, murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, and rape. The operation also resulted in the arrest of individuals for driving under the influence and drinking in public, as well as the recovery of a hijacked motorcycle.
It has been another successful week for Tshwane police after arresting over 200 suspects during a high-density operation in Bronkhorstspruit over the weekend.
“Additionally, 21 undocumented individuals were detained and are awaiting legal processes for deportation. The operation also saw 495 persons and 217 vehicles being searched,” stated Van Dyk. “The officers discovered a sachet of methcathinone in their possession, leading to their immediate arrest. Further investigations at the scene revealed that the motorcycle the suspects were travelling on had been reported hijacked in Silverton in 2021. Consequently, the suspects now face additional charges for possession of a stolen motorcycle,” he said.District Intervention Unit
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