Police operations have led to the arrest of 74 suspects across Gauteng, said the South African Police Service (SAPS).
In a statement on Monday, Gauteng police said the arrests were made from 1-7 August 2024.
“The members took part in a number of concentrated operations, vehicle checkpoints, secure escorts and intensive patrols throughout Gauteng.
“These activities resulted in 33 arrests for serious offenses, such as common and GBH [grievous bodily harm] assault, possession of suspected stolen property, malicious property damage, driving under the influence of alcohol, violating the Immigration Act, robbery, contempt of court, bribery, domestic violence, shoplifting and theft,” said the SAPS.
About 49 hijacked and stolen motor vehicles were recovered with six arrests for the possession of these vehicles. One unlicensed firearm was recovered accompanying two arrests.
“In additional policing, 33 suspects were arrested for drug possession and trafficking. These distinct instances resulted in the seizure of cocaine, heroin, dagga crystal methamphetamine, and mandrax,” the police said.
Meanwhile, from 6-8 August 2025, Benoni Flying Squad members arrested four suspects and recovered one motorcycle.
On Wednesday at around 3pm, police followed up community information which led to a filling station on Atlas Road, Lakefield, Benoni.
They assisted security personnel in the arrest of a 39-year-old suspect, the rider of a white Bigboy motorcycle allegedly reported stolen in an Akasia case in June.
On Thursday, police patrolling the R555 arrested a 40-year-old suspect after they found him carrying a bag containing ten plastic bags of dagga with a street value of around R2 000.
A 35-year-old friend of the suspect approached members of Etwatwa SAPS while they were holding the suspect. He was detained after offering police R1 000 in exchange for the dagga suspect's release.
Additionally, a 35-year-old suspect was taken into custody by police after they discovered him in possession of mandrax tablets in October Drive in Ivory Park.
Investigations are ongoing with the suspects due to appear in court. – SAnews.gov.za
