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A police officer searches a vehicle during the Safer Festive Season operation.
Gauteng police have arrested 75 motorists for drunk driving at the start of the Safer Festive Season operation over the weekend. The crackdown includes roadblocks, liquor outlet raids and patrols at major transport hubs across the province.
More than 1 000 additional suspects were arrested for various offences, including assault, dealing in drugs, possession of unlicensed firearms and operating unlicenced liquor outlets.
Gauteng police spokesperson Mavela Masondo says the suspects will appear before various courts on Monday.
“The raid by the detectives resulted in the arrests of suspects who have been wanted for committing offences that include rape, sexual assault, murder, attempted murder, robbery, car hijacking and cases related to gender-based violence and femicide.”
#sapsGP The police in Gauteng started the #SaferFestiveSeason Operations by arresting 75 suspects for allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol on Saturday, 18/10.
In addition to those who were arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, the police in… pic.twitter.com/FmEN9qpzSR
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VIDEO | The Safer Festive Season campaign was launched last week in Tsakane:
