Officers from the Katlehong SAPS Crime Prevention Unit arrested seven suspects during a stop-and-search operation, on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The operation was part of the police’s ongoing efforts to reduce crime in the area.<\/p>
The accused were arrested for various offences.<\/p>\n
Charges include:<\/p>
\u2022\u00a0Rape: 1<\/p>\n
\u2022 Assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm: 1<\/p>\n
\u2022 Theft of a motor vehicle: 1<\/p>\n
\u2022 Dealing in drugs: 1<\/p>\n
\u2022 Possession of a stolen vehicle: 1<\/p>\n
All of the arrested suspects appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court, where their cases were postponed for a number of different reasons.<\/p>\n
Katlehong SAPS station commander Brig Sammy Thambo thanked everyone who contributed to the successful arrests.<\/p>\n
He further encouraged the community to play a part in curbing crime in the area.<\/p>\n
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