Gauteng police sweep: 92 arrests, dozens of stolen cars recovered

Criminals in Gauteng had a tough week. From Friday, July 11 to Thursday, July 17, 2025, the province's rapid response police units hit hard, arresting 92 suspects, getting 43 stolen cars back, and seizing five firearms. It's all part of a major push to keep Gauteng safer.

These results stemmed from various concentrated operations across the province, including vehicle checkpoints, secured escorts, and intensive patrols. These efforts led to 49 arrests for a wide range of serious crimes. These offenses include assault (common and grievous bodily harm), possession of suspected stolen property, possession of gold-bearing material, business robbery, malicious damage to property, driving under the influence of alcohol, contravention of the Immigration Act, carjacking, bribery, drinking in public, contravention of a protection order, crimen injuria, perjury, attempted murder, kidnapping, possession of housebreaking equipment, and theft.

Among the recovered items were 43 hijacked and stolen motor vehicles, leading to the arrest of 10 suspects found in possession of these vehicles. Additionally, five unlicensed firearms were seized, resulting in four arrests.

Police also made 29 arrests related to drug offenses, including possession and dealing. Various illicit substances were confiscated during these incidents, such as heroin, dagga, crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, and mandrax. Investigations into these cases are ongoing.

These operations underscore the police's commitment to increased visibility and relentless efforts in fighting crime across Gauteng.