Fourteen suspects arrested in SAPS / RUSA Operations

VERULAM – Fourteen suspects that were responsible for perpetrating crime in the Central Business District of Verulam have been arrested in a joint operation between the South African Police Services & Reaction Unit South Africa.

The Operation was planned on Friday morning by the Verulam SAPS Crime Prevention Unit, Sector Managers & Reaction Officers targeting hideouts along the greenbelt & the railway line surrounding the CBD.

Officers kept observation & surrounded the area blocking off all entry & exits. Fourteen suspects were arrested for possession of dangerous weapons, possession of drugs, robberies & attempted murder (stabbings).

One suspect was identified as a Pakistani National from Gujarat in the state of Punjab. The other thirteen suspects are South African Nationals. A car guard was also arrested. Joint Operations will continue onward. Job well done gentlemen!