By Captain Johan van Dyk
Tshwane District Communication Coordinator
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane, together with various law enforcement partners including the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department, the Department of Home Affairs, the Department of Community Safety, the Department of Correctional Service, and members of the local Community Policing Forum conducted a large-scale, zero-tolerance crime operation on Saturday, 25 October 2025.
The operation was meticulously coordinated and executed in the Garsfontein and Boschkop policing precincts as part of ongoing efforts to combat crime and enhance community safety across the City of Tshwane.
The operation was conducted under the command of the District Commissioner of Tshwane, Major-General Samuel Thine.
Detectives spearheaded the initiative with the tracing and arrest of 251 wanted suspects linked to various criminal offences.
These included seven for murder, one for attempted murder, two for armed robbery, and nine for rape.
During the evening, two operational teams, supported by a roadblock component, were deployed to patrol and maintain a strong police presence on the streets.
This led to the detention of 42 undocumented foreign nationals, who were handed over to immigration authorities for further processing and deportation.
In total, 608 persons and 242 vehicles were searched during the operation.
Police further conducted patrols at 16 identified hotspots and inspected 11 liquor outlets for compliance with the Liquor Act.
Three outlets were closed due to non-compliance, and 110 520 ml of liquor were confiscated.
In addition, nine individuals were fined for public drinking, and one suspect was arrested for possession and dealing in drugs after 49 ziplock bags of dagga and an undisclosed amount of cash were found in his possession.
Detectives continued their tracing efforts and successfully arrested several additional wanted persons, including one for fraud, two for assault, one for malicious damage to property, and one for theft.
Traffic officials also played an active role, issuing six AARTO infringement notices to the value of R4 000.
The District Commissioner of Tshwane, Major-General Samuel Thine, expressed his appreciation to all participating departments and stakeholders for their continued collaboration and dedication in ensuring the safety and security of Tshwane residents.
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