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Minister Senzo Mchunu delivers the 2024 third quarter crime stats.
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has commended a multi-disciplinary task team for successfully conducting two high-profile operations in Gauteng.
The first operation involved the interception of a cash-in-transit heist in Dobsonville, Soweto.
Two suspects were fatally wounded and five others arrested.
A hijacked vehicle was also recovered.
In a separate operation in Moletsane also in Soweto – the team responded to a robbery involving two courier vans.
#sapsGP The #SAPS foiled a planned robbery on 1 April 2025 resulting in two suspects being fatally wounded in Dobsonville and five arrested. In another separate incident, four suspected courier vehicle robbers were fatally wounded and one arrested at Jabulani during a shootout… pic.twitter.com/VatbAiOqDh
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) April 1, 2025
Four suspects were fatally wounded and another arrested.
Four pistols were also recovered.
Police Ministry spokesperson Kamogelo Mogotsi says, “The fatal wounding of six suspects means we are now less six active criminals who were waiting to commit murder and robbery. Furthermore, the seizing of a total of seven firearms means the removal of those firearms from our communities.”
“The two murders and the availability of firearms, are in line with our priorities this financial year. These actions underscore our commitment to tackling violent crime and ensuring that criminals are brought to justice.”
Media statement: Commendation to multidisciplinary team following successful operations in Gauteng @SAPoliceService @GovernmentZA pic.twitter.com/ED3lnKa6zi
— Senzo Mchunu (@Senzo_Mchunu_) April 1, 2025
