Jo'burg Metro Police Department - JMPD
@JoburgMPD
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Joburg's law enforcement agency responsible for Traffic Policing, By-Law Enforcement & Crime Prevention.☎️Emerg: 011 375 5911. Account not monitored 24/7
Joined February 2013
Big ups👏 to officer Mkosi. The officer was assisting scholars to cross the road. He noticed a little girl wearing torn school shoes. He asked for her shoe size, the following morning he gifted the girl with brand new school shoes. His act of kindness is immensely appreciated!!!
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Great work done by #JMPD #RegionA operations officers at William Nicol drive & N1 where a truck lost its load. Officers went an extra-mile & cleaned the road. #JoburgsFinest
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Any vehicle that is found with 3x or more defects will be discontinued by #JMPD officers from operating on the public road. This includes engine oil leaking, rear brakes, worn-out out tyres, cracked windscreen & indicators not working, etc. Compliance is not negotiable!
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26-year-old male arrested in connection with the murder of an e-hailing driver in Berea, Johannesburg. Joint operation by #JMPD TRU & SAPS led to the suspect's apprehension at Jabulani Hostel, Soweto. Unlicensed firearm seized. Suspect facing charges of murder & due in court soon
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Great work by #JMPD #RegionG operations officers who came across a school boy wearing torn school shoes. The officers decided to buy him a new pair of shoes & socks. Thank you officers for this act of kindness. #JoburgsFinest👏 #WeCare
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Lawlessness can never be tolerated. No matter how small you think it is, you'll face the consequences of your actions. 👇Caught urinating in public next to St Marys Cathedral, Wanderers St, corrective measures applied, he was instructed to clean his mess. #ManjeNamhlanje
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28x undocumented illegal immigrants arrested by #JMPD officers in the JHB CBD for failing to produce documents allowing them to be in the country. #BuyaMthetho High Visibility Block Patrols. #SaferJoburg #JoburgWorks
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Mini bus driver caught red handed urinating on the road at Jiti Taxi Rank in Joburg. #JMPD ops officers made him take responsibility for his irresponsible actions by instructing him to cleanup his urine. In our efforts to create a clean & safe environment. #ManjeNamhlanje
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4x Somalian males arrested for Possession of hijacked truck at 3rd Avenue in Mayfair. Suspects detained at Brixton Saps #SaferJoburg #WeserveJoburg
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YOUR SAFETY IS OUR CONCERN!!!. Dancers were removed at the intersection & their crates were confiscated by #JMPD #RegionA operations officers. Lawlessness will not be tolerated!.#SaferJoburg.#JoburgRoadSafety
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Great work done by #JMPD officers who together with MMC Dr Tshwaku uncovered an illegal mining operation in Stormill, Rooderpoort. 1x illegal miner fatally wounded, 5x rifles, 1x shotgun, 1x 9mm pistol, explosives, ammunition, & Illegal mining equipment recovered. #ManjeNamhlanje
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Whilst conducting high visibility #BuyaMthetho block patrols at Eloff & Jeppe str,Joburg. A member of public approached the officers reporting that he was robbed (cellphones) & assaulted at Von Wielligh str. Officers chased suspects on foot. 3x suspects arrested. #JoburgWorks
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Media Statement: . JMPD OFFICERS UNCOVER AN UNAPPROVED POTATO CHIPS MANUFACTURER AND ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN MARLBORO, SANDTON #ManjeNamhlanje #SaferJoburg
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#BuyaMthetho High Visibility Block Patrols. 20x undocumented illegal immigrants arrested by #JMPD officers in the JHB CBD for failing to produce documents allowing them to be in the country. #SaferJoburg #JoburgWorks
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1x foreign national male arrested by #JMPD officers for possesion of drugs (15x packets of rock) at Kotze & Quartz street in Hillbrow whilst conducting high visibility #BuyaMthetho block patrols. In our efforts to keep the City safe 24/7. #SaferJoburg .#JoburgWork
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4x foreign national males arrested by #JMPD #RegionF1 operations officers for possession of two illegal firearms, knives, 3x stolen cellphones & alcohol at Hunter & Cavendish street in Yeoville. Lawlessness will not be tolerated! #SaferJoburg #JoburgWorks
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Steve's Hyper Meat Butchery at Noord Street was closed due to non-compliance with the Environmental Health Safety regulations: The owner was selling expired meat and the smell inside the shop was extremely unbearable & unhygienic. Compliance is not negotiable!!!
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Integrated multidisciplinary #BuyaMthetho operation conducted by #JMPD #RegionE & Social Development department officers identifying hotspots occupied by women who are using children to beg for money at the intersections & removing them. #JoburgWorks
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#JMPD K9 officers received a lookout of a Silver Toyota Corolla with 2x males robbing people's cellphones in Booysens. Officers spotted the vehicle. A chase & shootout ensued. 1x foreign national suspect arrested for Attempted murder, Reckless & Negligent driving & Common Robbery
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5x Nigerian males arrested at the corners of Olifantsfontein & Lever Road in Midrand for Possession of drugs. All suspects were detained at Midrand Police station. Lawlessness will not be tolerated #SaferJoburg #WeserveJoburg
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Following continuous looting & unrests in Johannesburg & surrounding areas. #JMPD officers apprehended 30x looters at Diepkloof Square, in Diepkloof Soweto. #WeServeJoburg #SaferJoburg. @CityofJoburgZA @CoJPublicSafety
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#BuyaMthetho Block patrol conducted in the Inner City by #JMPD officers. 1x undocumented foreign national arrested for Assaulting an officer. The officers requested him to put on a mask, he refused, became aggressive & assaulted the officer. #BuyaMthetho #JoburgWorks
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We appreciate the feedback @teboho_12. Well done #JoburgsFinest.
@JoburgMPD came to my aid yesterday 🥹.I was stuck in Houghton, panicking coz I was causing traffic. They stopped and towed me to the nearest filling station where I could safely wait for help. I'm so grateful.
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Stolen items, including fridges & other appliances recovered by #JMPD & #SAPS at a house in Diepkloof Zone 6, Soweto. 1x suspect arrested & detained at Diepkloof SAPS for possession of stolen goods. #WeServeJoburg #SaferJoburg
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Media Statement:.SUSPECTS NABBED IN POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE IN HILLBROW.#BuyaMthetho #SaferJoburg #JoburgWorks
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8x foreign nationals caught red-handed cutting railway cables in the JHB Inner City during a joint operation by #JMPD #RegionF1 Ops together with #SAPS, @GTP_Traffstats & #SANDF. It's alleged that more groups partake with the destruction of this infrastructure. #WeServeJoburg
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A total of 80 people arrested. 78x arrested for contravention of the Immigration Act, 1x male amongst the 78 was also arrested for bribery. A mini diesel fuel station was discovered & the owner didn't have valid permit to operate. He offered officers a bribe & was arrested.
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Following on info received #JMPD IIOC officers arrested 3x Foreign Nationals who were making & selling fraudulent documents (SA IDs, Medical certificates, Bank proof of payments, Assulym permits & Visa's)etc at an Internet Cafe along Pretoria & Claim str in Hillbrow #JoburgWorks
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Whilst driving home from work on N1 South & N17 offramp #JMPD Auxiliary Unit officer spotted 2x males busy breaking down a street lamp pole, in search of cables & metals. He tactically approached & arrested 2x suspects for Malicious Damage to Property & cable theft #BuyaMthetho
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Media Statement. 24 December 2024. FIVE SUSPECTS ARRESTED BY JMPD TRU FOR TAMPERING WITH CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WHILST DIGGING A BOREHOLE IN THE JOBURG CBD. On Monday, 23 December 2024, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (#JMPD) Tactical Response Unit responded to a
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Another shop was closed for.not complying with fire safety. Gas cylinders were stored in a place where they are not meant to be stored & the shop was dirty. A fine was issued for not having a Certificate of Acceptability to sell perishable food. (selling rotten fish) #BuyaMthetho
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Media Statement:.3x Nigerian males and 1x Zimbabwean female arrested by #JMPD K9 Unit for dealing & possession of drugs in Florida, Roodepoort. Fighting the scourge of drugs in Joburg. #BuyaMthetho #SaferJoburg #JoburgWorks
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#BuyaMthetho 24/7.We have a hardworking Chief of Police @AsktheChiefJMPD leading by example. He just impounded a Minibus Taxi which was driving on an emergency lane. When the driver saw the Chief he knew it was the end of the road, he bowed down 🙇♂️. Well done Chief 👏🌟
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3x suspects btwn the ages 28-43 arrested by #JMPD Freeway Unit on M1 north & Marlboro Dr for being in possession of 19x suspected stolen cellphone tower batteries. Suspects detained at Sandton. Great work #JoburgsFinest 🌟👏.#WeServeJoburg #SaferJoburg
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Whilst patrolling in Newtown #JMPD K9 officers spotted a White Mercedes Benz with 2x occupants. They stopped the vehicle, did an enquiry & discovered that the car was hijacked in Pinetown. Suspects arrested & detained at JHB Central SAPS. #SaferJoburg #WeserveJoburg #WeRecover
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Do not trade or run a spaza shop without a business license & a valid trading permit! If selling food, you will need a certificate of acceptability. #JMPD & Environmental Health officers issued a fine to the owner of a shop for trading without a certificate in Hillbrow.
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Media Statement:.EIGHT SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN POSSESSION OF STOLEN COPPER WORTH APPROXIMATELY ONE MILLION RAND IN JEPPESTOWN.#BuyaMthetho #SaferJoburg #JoburgWorks
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3x Nigerian males arrested by #JMPD #RegionF1 #BuyaMthetho Undercover officers for possession & dealing in drugs & bribery in the JHB CBD. 142x pieces of nyaope & 60x pieces of cocaine rock seized. Suspects attempted to bribe officers with R1500 for their release. #SaferJoburg
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Reclaiming the City of Joburg from lawlessness. Hijacking buildings undermines the rule of law and the rights of owners. This unauthorized occupation of property is illegal and harmful. Informal Traders were removed from a hijacked building at the corners of De Villiers & Noord
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Working on a tracking signal received of a Toyota stolen in Sandton. #JMPD K9 officers proceeded to Nelmapuis offramp towards Pretoria in search of a stolen vehicle. Officers recovered the vehicle fitted with false reg & arrested the suspect for Possession of a stolen vehicle.
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#JMPD Leadership & staff have joined the Zikalala family to send their condolences & to honour late #JMPD Sibusiso Zikalala with a drive pass motorcade. #RIPSibusisoZikalala👮🏾♂️🕯🕊.#JoburgCares
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This is illegal👇 total disregard for the safety of other motorists & the National Road Traffic Act regulations. The vehicle was discontinued (unroadworthy with 3× defects) & a fine issued for overloading by #JMPD #RegionF1 operations officers. #BuyaMthetho .#JoburgRoadSafety
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Working on info received led #JMPD, @SAPoliceService & other law enforcement officers to a successful arrest of 5x suspects, the recovery of illegal firearms (Rifles, 9mm, ammunitions), cell phones & vehicles sought as per SAPS cases (Mercedez & Audi Q3) in Buccleuch & Midrand.
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#BuyaMthetho High Visibility Block Patrols conducted by #JMPD officers in the JHB CBD & surroundings. 2x suspects arrested at Wolmarans & Biccard Str at the Zimbabwe Bus Depot with a cellphone tower battery in the boot of their vehicle. Suspects detained at JHB Central SAPS.
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Working on info received, 3x suspects were arrested by #JMPD #ByLawsManagementUnit in Mondeor for the possession of suspected stolen property (copper cables) & Bribery (R20 000). They were transporting the copper from a Roodepoort Scrap Metal Shop. #BuyaMthetho #SaferJoburg
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2x male suspects arrested by #JMPD officers at Rockey & Davies Str, Doornfontein. They had robbed a victim of his laptop & cellphone. Officers apprehended the suspects at a building on Davies Str with info received from members of the public.#BuyaMthetho #JoburgWorks #SaferJoburg
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Media Statement:.SUSPECTS CAUGHT IN THE ACT OF STEALING AN ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER IN HILLBROW .#ManjeNamhlanje #SaferJoburg
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MURDER AND HIJACKING SUSPECT NABBED DURING A JOINT OPERATION IN ELDORADO PARK .#SaferJoburg #BuyaMthetho
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2x male arrested at Doorn & The Curve Street in Observatory. Suspects were caught red handed by #JMPD #ByLawManagementUnit officers whilst tempering with @Telkom cables under ground & were detained at Yeoville SAPS. #SaferJoburg #JoburgWorks #BuyaMthetho
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Vehicles found with 3x or more defects will be discontinued by #JMPD officers from operating on the public road. This includes engine oil leaking, rear brakes, worn out tyres & indicators not working, etc. Compliance is not #ManjeNamhlanje #SaferJoburg
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#JMPD TRU officers received a complaint of a lookout for a VW Polo that was stolen. The officers proceeded to the given location & found a male busy stripping the vehicle. They tested the vehicle & the results were positive. The suspect was arrested & detained at Moroka SAPS.
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Media Statement.For Immediate Release. 19 September 2020. JMPD OFFICER DELIVERS A NEW BORN BABY BOY IN THE JOBURG CBD . #WeServeJoburg
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#JMPD TRU officers received a complaint about the missing Uber driver from the owner. The vehicle coordinates were signalling that the vehicle was stationary in Alexandra. The officers proceeded to the given location for verification. On arrival, they saw a male coming out of
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No person shall carry on the business of an Informal Trader at a place or in an area declared by the Council as a place or area in which Informal Trading is prohibited. By-law enforcement by #JMPD #RegionB Operations officers at Main & Ackerman Str, Newlands. #JoburgByLaws
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Suspect arrested for Common Robbery (smash & grab) of a cellphone at Hopkins & Raymond, Yeoville by #JMPD IIOC officers. Suspect detained at Yeoville SAPS. Lawlessness will not be tolerated!!!.#BuyaMthetho #SaferJoburg #JoburgWorks
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#BuyaMthetho High Visibility Block Patrols conducted by #JMPD officers in the JHB CBD & Yeoville focused on Crime Prevention, By-laws & Traffic Management. Stamping out Lawlessness & ensuring that the #RuleofLaw is maintained in Joburg. #SaferJoburg #JoburgWorks
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Another suspected arrested for theft of a cellphones at Plein & Klein street in Joburg by high visibility #BuyaMthetho block patrols officers. In our efforts to bring lawlessness to its knees. #SaferJoburg #JoburgWorks
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1x motorists arrested by #JMPD Freeway officers for DUI & Reck & Neg Driving at the N1 N & New Rd, Midrand, this is after she crashed into a patrol vehicle. Her breathalyser reading was 0.94mg/l which is over the legal limit of 0.24mg/l. ‼DONT DRINK & DRIVE‼.#JoburgRoadSafety
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Approximately 30 employees from the Butchery were found to be illegal immigrants and were arrested. They will be charged for the contravention of the Immigration Act & be detained at JHB Central SAPS. #NomakanjaniManjeNamhlanje.#JoburgByLaws
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Groups of people arrested by #JMPD officers kn the JHB CBD #RegionF1 for failing to comply with the Curfew regulations. #WeServeJoburg #SaferJoburg
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High visibility Operation #BuyaMthetho Block Patrols conducted by #JMPD officers in the Johannesburg Inner City. 2x male arrested for selling dagga at a shop in Fox street, JHB Cbd. The shop was immediately closed after the bust. #JoburgWorks #JoburgRoadSafety
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No person shall carry on the business of an informal trader at a place or in an area declared by the Council as a place or area in which informal trading is prohibited. It is illegal to trade on public road or street without obtaining permission from the local municipality!!!
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⚠️ ALERT ⚠️. If you see any suspicious activity or experience a road emergency, please report it to the Department of Public Safety right away. Officials are actively working to stop the increase in road spike attacks to keep drivers safe. ☎️ 082 060 0057 or 011 375 5911. Let's
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Great work done by #JMPD officers Motloatsi, Molaudzi, Morman, Musengi, Mudau, Lesabe, Masina, Mbatha, Seboni & Chavalala from Region C Ops who on Sunday, 26 November 2023, came across a lady with 5 children who was begging at Christiaan De Wet & Paul Kruger Road, Randpark Ridge.
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In our efforts to ensure that the @CityofJoburgZA is safe for all. #JMPD officers conducting high visibility patrols & monitoring groups mobilizing in the JHB CBD & surroundings. #WeServeJoburg #SaferJoburg
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An informal trader was arrested for possession of dagga by #JMPD officers conducting high visibility #BuyaMthetho block patrols in the Cbd. The suspect used his business of selling sweets as a front to commit crime (selling dagga).Lawlessness will not be tolerated! #SaferJoburg
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Whilst on patrol at R562 & Dassie rd #JMPD officers were stopped by a male alleging that the was a breakin at his business place in Knoppieslaagte. The officers searched for a suspect & 1x Zimbabwean national male was arrested for Possession of stolen property (8 × 25L of diesel
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Joint operation #OkaeMolao conducted by #JMPD #ByLawManagementUnit & @SAPoliceService officers in Midrand. 5x undocumented foreign national males (owner & employees) of Deuptown Restaurant were arrested for illegal immigration & illegal alchohol was confiscated. #BuyaMthetho
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Working on info received #JMPD Undercover officers arrested 5x armed suspects terrorising the community in Berea. They were apprehended in possession of an Unlicensed Firearm & Live Ammunition, Dangerous Weapons (2x okapi knives & 1x big knife) Suspected Stolen Goods (cellphones)
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Media Statement:. 3 SUSPECTS ARRESTED AND TWO FIREARMS RECOVERED AS JMPD OFFICERS RESCUE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN KENSINGTON, JOHANNESBURG.#BuyaMthetho #SaferJoburg
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#BuyaMthetho High Visibility Block Patrols by #JMPD officers in the JHB CBD, Fordsburg, Newtown, Mayfair, Hillbrow, Braamfontein & Jeppestown, focused on Crime Prevention, By-laws & Traffic Management. As you go about your day, you will see our presence throughout the city.
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1x Nigerian male arrested by #JMPD IIOC officers for possession of suspected stolen property 4× Capitec bank cards at Eloff str, JHB. He took officers to his home where FNB, Nedbank cards & 10x cellphones were recovered. He was also arrested for attempting to bribe officers.
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! Shooting Incident !. Officers responded to a shooting incident at Faraday Taxi Rank in the Joburg CBD where 1x male was shot by a motorist after he tried robbing him of his cellphone using a toy gun. Medics declared the suspect dead on the scene. #WeServeJoburg
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Whilst patrolling at Nugget & Main Street in JHB #JMPD officers were stopped by a shop owner who alluded that there is a male who claimed to be a high-ranking official from SAPS demanding money from the shop owners in the area. The shop owner pointed out the suspect. He was
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1x suspect arrested by #JMPD officers at Twist & Plein Str,JHB for Assaulting a Police Officer & Resisting Arrest. The suspect was harassing a member of public, when officers intervened he became aggressive & started throwing punches & tearing the buttons off an officer's shirt.
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Media Statement:.TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE JOHANNESBURG CBD.#BuyaMthetho #SaferJoburg #JoburgWorks
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Fantastic job done by #JMPD K9 officers who arrested 1x suspect in Oakdene for the possession of a hijacked Toyota Fortuner. This is following a high speed chase on the N12, with the suspect trying to ram the officers vehicle off the road. The vehicle was hijacked in Protea Glen
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#JMPD TRU received a complaint of suspects terrorizing (robbing) the community at Bree & Eloff str, JHB. The officers proceeded to the said area & monitored the suspects. 3x suspects were caught in the act & arrested. The victim's belongings & unlicensed firearm were recovered.
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Whilst conducting #BuyaMthetho block patrols at Wanderers str, JHB. #JMPD officers noticed 2x suspicious bravo males, they stoped, searched them & recovered stolen copper cables that belongs to Prasa, Welkom. Suspects were arrested for Possession of stolen property. #JoburgWorks
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#JMPD officers were conducting stop & searches at Queens & Empire Rd, Parktown when they heard gunshots. They investigated & gave backup to SAPS, chasing a VW Golf that was involved in a business robbery at Cash Crusaders, Honeydew. 3 suspects were arrested & goods were recovered
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Creating a clean and safe environment for all. Clean up campaign conducted by #JMPD #ByLawManagementUnit officers together with @CleanerJoburg at End & Albert str, JHB. #BuyaMthetho #JoburgWorks #JoburgRoadSafety
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3x suspect arrested by #JMPD Freeway officers for possession of stolen property (Railway Train Tracks). Suspects detained at Midrand SAPS #SaferJoburg #WeserveJoburg #WeserveJoburg
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An Informal Trader must keep the area occupied by him/her for the purposes of Informal Trading in a clean & sanitary condition. #JMPD D/Director Jaca encouraging Informal Traders at De Villiers btw Wanderers & Rissik Streets to keep their area of business clean. #ManjeNamhlanje
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#BuyaMthetho block patrols officers received a complaint.from a male at Darras Centre. He reported that his sister was kidnapped & suspects demanded ransom of R70 000. Officers proceeded to the given address (Bramley), on arrival the community had already apprehended 2x suspects.
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Whilst patrolling at Elloff & Jeppe str, Joburg #JMPD high visibility #BuyaMthetho block patrols officers arrested 1x foreign national male for selling dagga & attempting to bribe officers. In our efforts to bring lawlessness to its knees!!! #SaferJoburg
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#JMPD Spokesperson Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar started his career on the 8th January 1981 as a Traffic Officer, working hard & diligently.He was given an opportunity to drive a patrol vehicle in the north western suburbs of Johannesburg. #WayneMinnaar #WayneMinnaarFareWell
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#JMPD F1, BMU officers & Traffic Wardens assisted a lady who was brought to Joburg by a friend & misled her into getting a job, then left her stranded. Officers accompanied her to the taxi rank safely, contributed & paid the taxi driver to take her home.#JoburgWorks #JoburgCares
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