In their continued efforts to curb crime in their precinct, officers from the Katlehong SAPS Crime Prevention Unit conducted a stop-and-search operation, last Monday and Tuesday.<\/p>\n
During the operation 13 suspects were arrested.<\/p>
The accused were charged with various offences.<\/p>\n
Charges included rape, malicious damage to property, theft, common robbery, common assault, assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm, driving under the influence of alcohol, interfering with police duties, intimidation and possession of drugs.<\/p>
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
All of the arrested suspects appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate\u2019s Court where their cases were postponed for various reasons.<\/p>\n
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