During the execution of past weekly planned #OperationShanela 2 operational concepts which resulted in several successes.
Members of Mangaung Metro Crime Combating Unit responded to robbery complaint that happened in J-Section Botshabelo.
The team traced the suspect and found a firearm with two live ammunition rounds. The 29-year-old male was then placed under arrest for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
An police have issued a case docket of robbery with firearm was also opened at Boithuso Police Station.
The sector team made up of E2 (Eyes&Ears) Project partners and Community Patrollers also conducted several crime prevention actions in Uitsig, Generaal de Wet, Fleurdal, Fauna and Lourierpark suburbs including Ferreira Road and Jagersfontein Road.
Two suspects were found in possession of housebreaking implements and suspected stolen property.
The suspects were also linked with a case of robbery with a weapon other than a firearm, which was opened in Boithuso police station.
High density deployment actions were carried out by Bloemspruit police station. Six (6) shebeens were closed, and fines were issued for selling liquor whilst not being duly registered to do so.
One suspect was arrested for robbery with firearm and another found in possession of drugs. Seven (7) suspects were found in possession of drugs and placed under arrest in Kopanong Police Station precinct.
BY LUCKY SEANEGO
