Tag: Crime

Truck driver shot at on the N3 near the Benoni Bridge

Truck driver shot at on the N3 near the Benoni Bridge

Volunteers were called following an incident on the N3 near the Benoni Bridge, where a truck driver sustained light injuries after being shot at. En route, Volunteer OPS requested security backup from Crime Stop and contacted SAPS to attend to the incidents. While the patient was being assessed on scene, […]

One hundred and ninety-nine (199) alleged drunk drivers are amongst 1348 suspects arrested in Mpumalanga during the Easter Weekend

One hundred and ninety-nine (199) alleged drunk drivers are amongst 1348 suspects arrested in Mpumalanga during the Easter Weekend

One hundred and ninety-nine (199) alleged drunk drivers are amongst 1348 suspects arrested by the Police in Mpumalanga during the Easter Weekend. Other suspects were arrested for serious and violent crimes that include murder, attempted murder, rape, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and robbery. The Operation Paseka […]

Suspects found in possession of a reported hijacked truck and stolen goods

Suspects found in possession of a reported hijacked truck and stolen goods

The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Intervention Unit, Community Liaison Unit (CLU) and Eastern Region Task Team Officers, apprehended two (2) male suspects found in possession of a reported hijacked truck and stolen goods valued at approximately R1.3 million in the Etwatwa area. Officers received information regarding the location of […]

Police arrest suspect for illegal possession and transportation of chrome worth R300 000 in Lebowakgomo

Police arrest suspect for illegal possession and transportation of chrome worth R300 000 in Lebowakgomo

A 52-year-old man was arrested by SAPS members at Lebowakgomo Crime Prevention Unit (CPU) on Saturday, 21 February 2026, at around 10:00. Members received credible information regarding a horse-and-trailer truck allegedly transporting precious minerals along the R518 within the Lebowakgomo policing precinct. They swiftly operationalised the information and, while conducting […]

Suspects arrested for possession of suspected stolen property

Suspects arrested for possession of suspected stolen property

Members from the Middelburg Flying Squad unit, Tracking Company, and Belfast Police arrested two suspects for possession of suspected stolen property on 29 January 2026 at about 16:00 The Police members received information about a stolen truck with a Mozambican registration number, which was robbed from the owner at Elsburg […]

Police seek suspects following the murder of a truck driver in Bushbuckridge

Police seek suspects following the murder of a truck driver in Bushbuckridge

Police in Bushbuckridge are investigating a case of murder following the fatal shooting of a 41-year-old truck driver at Dwarsloop along the R40 road. According to preliminary investigations, it is alleged that on Tuesday, 06 January 2026, at approximately 23h40, police received a complaint about a truck that was suspiciously […]

Free State SAPS nets 1 356 suspects during aggressive Operation Shanela blitz

Free State SAPS nets 1 356 suspects during aggressive Operation Shanela blitz

In a massive blow to criminality across the province, the multidisciplinary Operation Shanela has resulted in the arrest of 1 356 suspects for various crimes ranging from illicit drug trade to contact crimes and traffic violations. ​The operation, specifically designed to curb Trio crimes and aggravated robberies, saw law enforcement […]