Department of Public Safety MMC Michael Sun and Acting Head of the Department of Public Safety David Tembe released Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD)’s monthly performance statistics to the public for May.
Sun said months before May were revealed as driving under the influence of top crime type across the City with 741 arrests made.
“14 arrests of fraud were made in May only, 20 for robbery, 23 for possession of drug dealing and 37 arrests for possession or hijacked of stolen motor vehicles. K9 Narcotics and Tactical Unit in May recovered a staggering 62 vehicles and made over 40 arrests. The newly established Integrated Intelligence Operations Centre (IIOC) Reaction Unit was able to make 40 arrests in less than 20 days alone. Arrests included common robbery, possession of drugs or dangerous weapons to fraud and assault”, he said.
Sun added that after IIOC became in operation, there has been reports of crime reduction in the Johannesburg Inner City. He added that operation Buya Mthetho is making its efforts to crack down on bylaw enforcements.
“For the month of May, close to 9 400 illegal posters were removed and close to 230 illegal connections were removed. Safety is the key for many of our residents. By policing, it remains provincial and national competency per constitution. This is within its limited mandate that JMPD is working hard to increase. It is focusing on the levels of safety within our communities”, said Sun.
Acting Head of the Department of Public Safety David Tembe thanked the officers for working beyond the call of duty. He added that their efforts are being noticed and it is because of them that the department is able to serve residents.
“We will tirelessly work with law enforcement authorities to make sure of crime committers’ arrests. Residents should report illegal activities to anti-corruption hotline on: 0800 203 712, traffic management hotline: 080 872 3342, JMPD Emergency number: 011 375 5911/011 758 9620, illegal dumping: 082 779 1362 and Buya Mthetho on: 081 410 6338”, said Tembe.
