03 arrested after City’s raid on Hijacked Buildings
03 people were arrested on Thursday afternoon after the City conducted a crime prevention operation in several hijacked and bad properties in Jeppestown, East of Johannesburg.
The operation was led by the City’s Group Forensic and Investigation Services Unit in conjunction with the South African Police Service (SAPS), Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), Emergency Management Services (EMS) and the City’s Environmental Health, Citizen Relationship and Urban Management and Social Development departments.
The properties that were targeted during the operation include Maria Park, 20 Janie Street and Casino Hotel.
One suspect was arrested for being in possession 2 rounds of ammunition while two suspects were arrested for possession of drugs. Three vehicles were also impounded during the operation.
Several shops in the area were also raided resulting in 5 compliance notices issued to shop owners, a fine was issued to a shop owner by EMS and 1 second goods shop was issued with a notice to close down.
No undocumented foreign nationals were arrested for the operation because the Department of Home Affairs did not participate in the operation.
Criminals must know that they might run but there is no place for them to hide in Johannesburg.
The City will not leave any stone unturned when dealing with criminal activities within its area of jurisdiction and we will continue to intensify the raids at these bad and hijacked properties with the assistance of Saps and other law enforcement agencies.
It is essential that we bring back the rule of law in our City and take it back from the criminal elements such as landlords who take advantage of desperate people and house them under deplorable conditions.
We are committed to ensuring that we stop the rot in our inner city and make it a prosperous and inclusive place for our people to live work and play.
I would like to thank all the role players involved in yesterday’s successful operation, especially the SAPS for their continued support.
Cllr Herman Mashaba
Executive Mayor
City of Joburg
For further information, please contact
Lucky Sindane
Director: Strategic Stakeholder Management
Group Forensic and Investigation Services
Cell: 065 865 0696
Email: LuckySi@joburg.org.za
Or
Luyanda Mfeka
Acting Director of Communications
Office of the Executive Mayor
Cell: 076 171 5978
Email: luyandam@joburg.org.za
