22/05/2025
Major Police Operation in Joburg Nabs Over 1,000 Suspects, Including Illegal Immigrants and Violent Criminals
In a powerful show of police strength, the Johannesburg District Commissioner, Major General Nonhlanhla Kubheka, led a major high-density operation earlier today in Joe Slovo Road, Berea.
The operation, part of , focused on police visibility and working together with different law enforcement partners. At a roadblock, police arrested 82 illegal immigrants, one person with a stolen white Volkswagen Polo, one with an unlicensed firearm, and another for hiring an illegal immigrant.
In addition, overnight tracing operations by provincial detectives led to the arrest of 991 suspects. Out of these, 223 people were arrested for crimes against women and children.
Source:SAPS