Undercover: Joint operations result in arrest of 110 suspects

GAUTENG – A joint overnight operation conducted has resulted in the arrest of 110 suspects linked to various serious offences. These crimes include murder, attempted murder, rape, armed robbery, malicious damage to property, assault common and assault GBH as well as attempted hijacking, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. Ekurhuleni District comprises of 39 police stations.

The operation was a part of the build-up to the ministerial signing of a cooperation agreement facilitated by the Ministry of Police among the SAPS, Gauteng Government, the Metropolitan Police Departments and other stakeholders. This a significant step forward in forging sustainable cooperation in the prevention, combating and investigation of crime in Gauteng Province.