Seven suspects were arrested in Katlehong last Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The arrests were made during a daily stop-and-search operation held by officers from the Katlehong police\u2019s Crime Prevention Unit.<\/p>
The accused were charged with various offences.<\/p>\n
Charges included:<\/p>
\u2022 Assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm: 1<\/p>\n
\u2022 Arson: 1<\/p>\n
\u2022 Theft: 2<\/p>\n
\u2022 Possession of dagga: 3<\/p>\n
The arrested suspects were taken to the Katlehong Police Station, pending their appearance in the Palm Ridge Magistrate\u2019s Court.<\/p>\n
Katlehong SAPS acting station commander, Col Nomthandeki Mthembu commended the officers for their hard work and encouraged them to continue in their efforts to curb crime in their precinct.<\/p>\n
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