138 suspects who committed different crimes were been arrested in Pretoria on a joint operation by law enforcement agencies, led by Gauteng police Commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela
Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Kay Makhubele said the suspects were apprehended in Hammanskraal, Temba and Makapane from 2 am in the morning.
He added that for the operation to be successful, law enforcement held stop and search on the roads in and around Pretoria.
“During the operation suspects who committed crimes such as rape, robbery, hijackings, drug dealings and murder were arrested. Police also closed illegal liquor stores and second-hand dealership.
Five motor vehicles were impounded, R13, 250 in fines were issued to motorists and 21 undocumented foreigners were arrested. The suspects would appear in court soon.
