Specialised units deployed to tackle crime on West Rand
National Police Commissioner Fanie Masemola has deployed specialised units to tackle crime and illegal mining on the West Rand following a week of unrest.
Masemola and Police minister Bheki Cele visited West Village and Kagiso over the weekend after residents complained of a lack of adequate policing.
Last week Kagiso residents embarked on a take-down operation targeting the so-called zama zamas operating in the area.
Residents are accusing the illegal miners of committing violent crimes around Krugersdorp.
One person was killed and several suspected illegal miners have been arrested.
“We will respond through action as the police, we will deploy the highly trained TRT, NIU and Special Task Force, and K9 teams to make sure we flush out all undesirable elements in this area. Whoever comes with fire will be met with fire. We ask for space to conduct these operations and request the community, to assist us, and ensure we bring perpetrators to book,” says Masemola.
The units will be operationalised on Monday.
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