Police in Gauteng had their hands full this past weekend, arresting dozens of wanted criminals theys been looking for, accused of crimes such as murder, rape, armed robbery and housebreaking.
The suspects were arrested after a series of coordinated efforts that included roadblocks, tracking wanted suspects, raiding liquor outlets and stop-and-searches.
Gauteng acting police commissioner, Major General Fred Kekana, led one of the integrated high-density operations on Saturday in Honeydew, Johannesburg, where 196 suspects were also arrested at a roadblock.
Among the arrested motorists and passengers were 63 people who were found to be in the country illegally. A further eight were arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Three suspects were also arrested for possession of drugs, while a fourth was bust for fraud. Police also raided taverns, shutting 12 of them for operating without a liquor licence.
