By: Natasha Archary

Gauteng police have arrested over 1 000 suspects in a high density operation across all districts in the province.
A total of 1 032 suspects were arrested for serious crimes including murder, attempted murder, rape, business robbery, drug dealing, possession of suspected stolen vehicles, assault, contravention of the Immigration Act and possession of unlicensed firearms.
Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni led the operation which began on Saturday evening, 20 July with strategic roadblocks and targeted raids focused on capturing wanted suspects.
Detectives arrested 127 suspects for crimes committed against women and children. Through exceptional coordination, law enforcement located and arrested suspects across different parts of Gauteng, preventing any attempt to evade the law.
The Provincial Commissioner took charge of the operation in Evaton, Sedibeng District, where violent crimes such as murder, assault, truck hijackings and robbery are prevalent.
At a roadblock, 26 suspects were apprehended for driving under the influence of alcohol, 11 were undocumented persons, two were arrested for possession of illicit cigarettes and seven liquor outlets operating without licenses were closed.
The High Density Operation is set to continue until a substantial reduction in crime is achieved in Gauteng.
All suspects arrested will soon appear before various provincial Magistrates Courts.
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