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Today, 7 August 2019, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) made a remarkable arrest after eight suspects were caught via CCTV stealing diesel directly from buses at the Wemmer Metrobus depot.
The JMPD Integrated Intelligence Operation Centres (IIOC) reaction Unit received information that hundreds of litres of diesel was stolen.
The unit was able to arrest eight suspects captured on CCTV, one of which led the team to the workshop in Katlehong where the diesel was being stored. Upon arrival two suspects were arrested for the possession of 16 690 litres stolen diesel with an estimated value of R267 040.
Here, 50 diesel containers were already filled. The suspects intended to fill 50 more barrels when they were caught.
At the depot a further 1 275 litres of diesel was found already loaded onto a van and inside a sedan. The value of this diesel is estimated at R20 400.
Furthermore, the undercover operation that followed led to the arrest of the owner of the workshop and his partner responsible as well.
Unfortunately, it has also been established that eight security guards, working for a service provider, are party to this theft. This is deeply saddening indeed and I will ensure that the contract with this service provider is cancelled immediately.
It is critical for the future of our City that the rule of law is upheld. We need to root out corruption for the future of our own country and our children. The multi party government in Johannesburg is determined to win the war against criminality that was allowed to manifest over many years, on the previous ANC administration’s watch.
I implore our residents and employees alike to report any suspicious activity or corruption anonymously to the anti-corruption hotline at 0800 002 587.
Together we can put an end to this ruthless looting of public money.
For media queries:
Wayne Minnaar
JMPD Spokesperson
082 559 3882
Or
Chantelle Fourie-Shawe
Media Specialist: Office of the Executive Mayor
chantellef@joburg.org.za
081 546 1014
