Police in the North West have arrested 207 suspects for various crimes since last week Thursday. The suspects were nabbed during Safer Festive Season Operations across the province. Among them are seven suspects who were arrested for receiving and dealing in stolen vehicles.
Three suspects between the ages of 26 and 37 “were arrested on Thursday, in Soweto and Langlaagte after being linked to 36 cases of motor vehicle theft, 17 counts of fraudulent face value documents and two counts of possession of suspected stolen properties. Daniel Magata (37), Thobile Silindane (34) were subsequently remanded in custody upon their appearance before the Atamelang Magistrates’ Court on Friday. They are expected to reappear before the same court on Thursday for a formal bail application,” Sam Tselanyane, Police spokesperson.
Police say 86 arrests were made in connection with liquor related offences.
Tselanyane says six others were apprehended for being in possession of dangerous weapons as well as being in possession of suspected stolen property.
“A total of 28 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, while 234 fines were issued for road traffic-related offences. During the operations, goods such as fireworks, various sorts of drugs, liquor, knives and electrical appliances were confiscated. The arrested suspects are expected to appear in various courts in the province on Tuesday, 28 December 2021,” Tselanyane added.
