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The Citizen
4 days ago
- The Citizen
Drugs, weapons, and liquor seized as SAPS intensifies ongoing metro-wide operation
Police arrested 356 suspects on the weekend during Operation Shanela in Atteridgeville. The August 2 operation, aimed at increasing police visibility and restoring order, focused on the Atteridgeville policing precinct and surrounding areas. 'The joint efforts of this team yielded significant results, with 356 suspects arrested for various criminal offences. This outcome is a direct reflection of thorough planning, targeted deployments, and sustained visibility intended to suppress crime and track wanted suspects in identified areas,' said police spokesperson, Captain Johan Van Dyk. Tshwane District detectives launched the first phase of the operation by arresting 260 suspects, including 65 for gender-based violence-related (GBV) offences, three for murder, three for attempted murder, six for armed robbery, one for perjury, three for possession of unlicensed firearms, and six for rape. The second phase of the operation, executed by uniformed officers, involved a roadblock within the precinct, supported by two operational teams deployed across the area. As a result, 34 undocumented foreign nationals were detained and are currently being processed by immigration authorities for court appearances and deportation, with one person being fined for employing illegal immigrants. In total, 1 240 individuals and 518 vehicles were searched, with three vehicles being verified to determine whether they were stolen. This resulted in the recovery of a motor vehicle that was reported stolen earlier at Pretoria Central SAPS. Police arrested 37 people for driving under the influence of alcohol. One vehicle was confiscated due to non-compliance with the Road Traffic Act and 60 Aarto infringement notices were issued, amounting to R30 000. Targeted patrols and searches were also carried out at 25 identified crime hotspots, further disrupting criminal activity and resulting in the arrest of nine people for public drinking. Two suspects were arrested for dealing and possession of drugs when 417 ziplock bags containing various drugs and an undisclosed amount of cash were found in their possession. Additionally, 32 liquor outlets were inspected for compliance, leading to the closure of 11 establishments due to their non-compliance. This resulted in the confiscation of 3460 litres of liquor and two gambling machines. The SAPS in Tshwane says it continues to maintain its zero-tolerance stance on crime through the continued execution of Operation Shanela across the metro. The SAPS urges residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity by contacting Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or via the My SAPS App. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok.
The Star
24-07-2025
- The Star
Tshwane police nab trio impersonating officers in robbing motorists
Tshwane police have arrested three suspects who posed as officers using blue lights to pull over and rob unsuspecting motorists. The arrests follow a series of armed robberies in which criminals posed as police officers, using blue lights to pull over unsuspecting motorists before robbing them at gunpoint. Tshwane District Police spokesperson Captain Johan Van Dyk said that in the early hours of Thursday, July 24, officers from Boschkop SAPS, assisted by Echo 1 Security and the Boschkop Community Policing Forum (CPF), responded to intelligence and intercepted a white Toyota Hilux GD6 double-cab bakkie on the R104. 'The identified vehicle had been linked through surveillance footage and community intelligence to multiple incidents of this nature in the Boschkop policing area.' He added that the suspects were found with items typically used to impersonate law enforcement officers. 'During the arrest, the suspects were found in possession of an unlicensed firearm, unlicensed ammunition, a blue light and a Police uniform. All three suspects have been charged with armed robbery, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The vehicle has also been positively linked to similar cases in the Cullinan and Bronkhorstspruit policing areas,' Van Dyk added. Major-General Samuel Thine praised everyone involved in the operation, highlighting their commitment, quick response, and strong collaboration in protecting the community. 'These arrests are a result of committed partnerships between SAPS, private security, and community structures. We remain steadfast in our mission to restore safety and trust in our communities,' he said. Authorities have also called on the public to stay alert and report any suspicious behaviour by contacting SAPS Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or using the My SAPS App. The Star [email protected]
IOL News
24-07-2025
- IOL News
Tshwane police nab trio impersonating officers in robbing motorists
In a dramatic twist on public safety, Tshwane police have successfully arrested a trio of suspects who impersonated officers to exploit unsuspecting motorists. Tshwane police have arrested three suspects who posed as officers using blue lights to pull over and rob unsuspecting motorists. The arrests follow a series of armed robberies in which criminals posed as police officers, using blue lights to pull over unsuspecting motorists before robbing them at gunpoint. Tshwane District Police spokesperson Captain Johan Van Dyk said that in the early hours of Thursday, July 24, officers from Boschkop SAPS, assisted by Echo 1 Security and the Boschkop Community Policing Forum (CPF), responded to intelligence and intercepted a white Toyota Hilux GD6 double-cab bakkie on the R104. 'The identified vehicle had been linked through surveillance footage and community intelligence to multiple incidents of this nature in the Boschkop policing area.' He added that the suspects were found with items typically used to impersonate law enforcement officers. 'During the arrest, the suspects were found in possession of an unlicensed firearm, unlicensed ammunition, a blue light and a Police uniform. All three suspects have been charged with armed robbery, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The vehicle has also been positively linked to similar cases in the Cullinan and Bronkhorstspruit policing areas,' Van Dyk added.
The Citizen
29-06-2025
- The Citizen
Police nab 343 suspects in Tshwane
Police were out in full force in Tshwane this weekend targeting the rural precincts of Cullinan and Boschkop. Captain Johan Van Dyk said the police in Tshwane were continuing to tackle the disruptive crime operations with Operation Shanela. 'This planned intervention is aimed at continued actions by addressing crime in Tshwane,' said Van Dyk. He added that the crime interventions resulted in the arrest of 343 suspects for various criminal offences. He continued, 'These results are a direct outcome of planning, strategic deployments and heightened visibility aimed at reducing crime and continued tracking and tracing of wanted suspects.' He said through the strategic deployments, detectives were responsible for 274 arrests, including 82 suspects for gender-based violence-related offences, one for murder, six for attempted murder, eight for armed robbery, 26 for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and 10 for rape. He said a roadblock with two operational teams was deployed in the Cullinan and Boschkop areas, resulting in 906 individuals and 450 vehicles being searched. He said 13 suspects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, while 22 undocumented foreign nationals were detained. According to Van Dyk, 'The undocumented foreign nationals are currently being processed by immigration authorities.' 'Targeted patrols were conducted at 18 identified crime hotspots, leading to further arrests and the issuing of fines, including 20 persons for public drinking with eight persons for being intoxicated in public.' He said traffic enforcement units issued 16 AARTO infringement notices, totalling R7 250 in fines. 'Liquor compliance inspections were carried out at 15 establishments, resulting in four being closed for non-compliance. A total of 724,145 ml of alcohol and two music sound systems were confiscated.' Van Dyk said the operation was executed by the District Commissioner of Tshwane, Major-General Samuel Thine, the Department of Home Affairs, Tshwane Metro Police Department, Gauteng Traffic Police, Gauteng Traffic Wardens, and representatives of the local Community Policing Forum. He further encouraged members of the public to report suspicious activities to SAPS Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or via the My SAPS App. ALSO READ: Drug hotspots, dark streets, absent police top Tileba concerns Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Star
15-05-2025
- The Star
Tshwane police foil attempted hijacking, arrest three suspects with unlicensed firearm
Tshwane police prevented an attempted hijacking. Tshwane police thwarted an attempted hijacking and arrested three suspects found in possession of an unlicensed firearm. Captain Johan Van Dyk, spokesperson for the Tshwane District Police, reported a dramatic turn of events on May 12, when a motorist narrowly escaped an attempted hijacking on the M10 road in the Cullinan policing area. At approximately 3 pm, armed suspects emerged and confronted the unsuspecting driver, sparking a swift police response that led to multiple arrests. Van Dyk explained that the motorist had pulled over on the M10 road in the Cullinan policing area when a white VW Jetta suddenly stopped in front of him, blocking his path. Moments later, armed suspects jumped out of the vehicle and advanced towards him, threatening him at gunpoint in an apparent hijacking attempt. ' According to the victim, he had pulled over to the side of the road when a white VW Jetta stopped in front of him. Three men exited the vehicle — one armed with a firearm — and instructed him to get out of his car. ' He added that just as the suspects were about to carry out the hijacking, they spotted a police vehicle approaching the scene. Startled by the sudden presence of law enforcement, the suspects hastily abandoned their plan, ordered the victim to leave the area, and scrambled back into their getaway vehicle before speeding off in an attempt to evade arrest. ' The nearby police officers were immediately alerted and responded swiftly. They managed to intercept the suspects and successfully apprehended all three. ''Upon searching the individuals, officers recovered a firearm with eight rounds of ammunition. The suspects were unable to provide a valid explanation for being in possession of the weapon, ' He said. Tshwane police recovered a firearm with eight rounds of ammunition. The suspects were unable to provide a valid explanation for being in possession of the weapon.
