Over 100 people arrested in weekend safety operation

Over a hundred people have been arrested in Atteridgeville in Tshwane as Gauteng SAPS and metro police conducted its operation O Kae Molao from Saturday afternoon all the way through into the early hours of Sunday.

Community Safety MEC, Faith Mazibuko, led the multi-disciplinary shut-down. A tavern operating without a valid licence was closed, while two suspects were arrested for dealing in dagga.

A number of people were arrested for gender-based violence related infringements and roadblocks were set up where arrests were made for drunk driving.

A tavern with no name and no liquor permit or licence was closed in Atteridgeville.

Two suspects arrested as above and for dealing in dagga. pic.twitter.com/EKi5T3RcA8

— MEC Faith Mazibuko (@FaithMazibukoSA) November 8, 2020

Others were arrested for housebreaking, fraud and assault.

The law enforcement agencies were out in full force last night to ensure that Gauteng citizens were and felt safe. #OkaeMolao pic.twitter.com/A3zCjKBBdE

— GP Community Safety (@GP_CommSafety) November 8, 2020

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Source: eNCA