In an effort to curb crime in Katlehong and increase police visibility, Katlehong SAPS conducted several stop-and-search operations last Wednesday and Thursday.<\/p>\n
During the operations, carried out by members of the Katlehong Police Crime Prevention Unit and detectives from the Katlehong Police Station, eight suspects were nabbed.<\/p>
The suspects were arrested for various offences.<\/p>\n
Charges included:<\/p>
\u2022 Malicious damage to property: 1<\/p>\n
\u2022 Shoplifting: 1<\/p>\n
\u2022 Theft: 1<\/p>\n
\u2022 Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm: 2<\/p>\n
\u2022 Attempted fraud: 1<\/p>\n
\u2022 Possession of drugs: 1<\/p>\n
\u2022 Using a motor vehicle without the owner\u2019s consent: 1<\/p>\n
Katlehong SAPS station commander Brig Sammy Thambo encouraged the community to report crimes as soon as they happen and in turn pushed officers to make speedy arrests.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs soon as the docket is registered and the suspect is known, police must immediately go out to arrest a suspect,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He further encouraged the community to not withdraw cases at the police station.<\/p>\n
\u201cCases should only be withdrawn through the courts and not at the police station,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe continuous withdrawal of cases can result in an increase in false cases being opened.\u201d<\/p>\n
All of the arrested suspects appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate\u2019s court where the cases were postponed for various reasons.<\/p>\n
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