More than 2 900 people, including 688 wanted suspects, were arrested during integrated multi-disciplinary operations by police in Gauteng at the weekend.
Spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said the operations were conducted simultaneously in Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, West Rand and Sedibeng.
The operations resulted in the arrest of more than 2 900 people, including 688 wanted suspects.
“The suspects were charged with various crimes such as possession of unlicensed and illegal firearms, drunk driving, dealing in drugs, possession of suspected stolen property, murder, rape, sexual offences, and undocumented persons, among others.
“Dangerous weapons, drugs, liquor, firearms, ammunition, copper cables, and illicit cigarettes were also seized,” Nevhuhulwi said.
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