The Johannesburg CBD was the scene of chaos on Thursday when law enforcement officials and private security conducted housing and by-law enforcement raids.
Gauteng police commissioner Lieutenant-General Elias Mawela led the raid as part of Operation O Kae Molao, which saw police raid two buildings identified by residents as housing criminals.
Police also conducted inspections of local liquor outlets and second-hand goods dealers to enforce compliance.National shutdown: Saftu, Cosatu protest rising cost of living More than 900 people were arrested across Gauteng for various crimes, while more than 100 suspected undocumented migrants were also arrested.
Police seized a stolen car and counterfeit goods valued at R8 million, police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili said in a statement. We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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