Katlehong North SAPS continued its efforts to clamp down on crime and criminal activities throughout their policing precinct by hosting several different operations, recently.<\/p>\n
During the operations 15 suspects were arrested for various crimes.<\/p>
Charges included rape, murder, possession of a stolen ID, fraud and possession of drugs.<\/p>\n
A 28-year-old woman was also arrested during the operations for child neglect.<\/p>
The arrest was made after police found a young child wandering alone in the streets.<\/p>\n
The child\u2019s mother allegedly only reported the child missing a day after he was found by police. That is when she was arrested for child neglect.<\/p>\n
The child was placed in the care of the grandmother.<\/p>\n
All of the arrested suspects appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate\u2019s Court where their cases were postponed for various reasons.<\/p>\n
Katlehong North SAPS acting station commander Lt Col Nomthandazo Gumbi applauded the commitment shown by the members during the operations.<\/p>\n
He further encouraged the community to report crimes and missing people to the SAPS immediately.<\/p>\n
The Katlehong North SAPS can be contacted on 072 564 7446 or by calling Crime Stop on 08600 10111.<\/p>\n
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