FORTY-TWO suspects were arrested for various crimes in Ekurhuleni
over the Easter Weekend.
The operation was conducted by Katlehong Crime Prevention and Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department.
Roadblocks were conducted on various roads around Katlehong.
Motorists who broke traffic laws were issued with fines, but most were arrested for drunk driving.
Katlehong police spokesman Captain Mega Ndobe told Daily Sun other suspects were arrested for assault, possession of suspected stolen goods, possession of suspected stolen motor vehicle, shoplifting, reckless driving and housebreaking and theft.
He said a 29-year-old man was arrested on Monday for possession of firearm without a valid license.
“He was arrested in Khumalo Valley in Katlehong. Katlehong Crime Prevention were allegedly patrolling Khumalo Valley when they saw two men walking along the street who looked suspicious,” he said.
Ndobe said when police stopped to search the men, they then ran away.
“Police gave chase on foot and grabbed one suspect. He was searched and a 9mm pistol with eight rounds of ammunition was found in his possession,” said Ndobe.
He said the serial number of the firearm was filled off.
“The firearm will be taken to ballistics to investigate whether it was used to commit a crime. The suspect was detained at the Katlehong Police Station,” he said.
Meanwhile police arrested a 34-year-old man in Florida on Monday and found drugs hidden in a stove.
Gauteng police spokesman Captain Kay Makhubela said the intelligence driven operation by members of Joburg CIS and Westrand K9 led to the arrest.
“Police got information early this month and were doing observations,” he said.
He said they searched the flat and found a plastic bag in the stove with drugs worth thousands of Rands.
“The arrested suspect will appear in Roodepoort Magistrates Court today (Wednesday),” he said.
