However, the cops have warned criminals that they won’t allow them to terrorise communities.
Police in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, on Friday launched an anti-crime campaign and visited hot spots in the area.
Kempton Park police spokesman Captain Jethro Mtshali said the crime prevention unit and the Metro police started with stop-and-search operations.
“We know the hot spots where most crimes are being reported and we will patrol these areas regularly,” he said.
Friday’s operation started at the Kempton Park Taxi Rank where officers searched unroadworthy cars, taxis and people trading illegally. Seven suspects were bust for possession of drugs on various streets and at Emperor’s Palace.
The cops also caught two illegal immigrants and shut down a bottle-store for not complying with the Liquor Act. Another 17 suspects were arrested at roadblocks for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Station commander Brigadier Samuel Maredi said the police wanted to warn residents not to draw large amounts of money.
“We advise people to electronically transfer money to avoid being robbed.”
