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
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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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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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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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#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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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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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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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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Media Statement:
SUSPECTS NABBED IN POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE IN HILLBROW
#BuyaMthetho
#SaferJoburg
#JoburgWorks
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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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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:
EIGHT SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN POSSESSION OF STOLEN COPPER WORTH APPROXIMATELY ONE MILLION RAND IN JEPPESTOWN
#BuyaMthetho
#SaferJoburg
#JoburgWorks
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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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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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#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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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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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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#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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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#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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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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Media Statement:
SUSPECT LINKED TO AIRPORT ROBBERIES NABBED IN HOUGHTON
A 31-year-old male arrested by
#JMPD
Undercover Unit in possession of robbed property, an iPad, iPhone, 4x luggage bags, clothing & an unlicensed firearm in Houghton.
#manjenamhlanje
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It is with great sorrow that we mourn the loss of
#JMPD
officer Victoria Majola who worked at
#RegionA
unit. Officer Majola passed on the 9th Aug 2021 after a short illness. Our thoughts & prayers are with her family. May Her Soul Rest in Peace.
#RIPJoburgsFinest
👮🏾♀️🕊️
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Whilst conducting stop & search
#JMPD
#RegionG
officers were approached by
@SAPoliceService
officers requesting backup on a vehicle transporting explosives
The vehicle was stopped at Tumeric str, Zachariah Park. 3x suspects were arrested for possession of explosives & Ammunition
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Info received of males grinding open a stolen money safe in Diepkloof zone 6. On arrival
#JMPD
officers found 7x suspect in the yard & searched them. 1x pistol,
@TMPDSafety
Police uniform was recovered. All suspects arrested & detained at Diepkloof SAPS
#WeserveJoburg
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Illegal street trading By-Laws enforcement conducted by
#JMPD
#ByLawManagementUnit
officers at Beyers Naude drive.
Wooden fence impounded
It is illegal to trade on any str or rd without getting permission from the local municipality. Please do the right thing & avoid impoundment
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3x suspects arrested by
#JMPD
IIOC Undercover officers in the JHB CBD for Armed Robbery.
1x unlicensed firearm & 5x cellphones were recovered as the complainant positively identified the perpetrators.
Suspects detained at Johannesburg Central SAPS.
#BuyaMthetho
#SaferJoburg
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Three suspects who terrorize motorists along Marlboro drive & N3 Linbropark were arrested at Marlboro drive in Marlboro area by
#JMPD
#RegionE
Operations officers for Attempted car hijacking using a toy gun.
Lawlessness will not be tolerated
#WeserveJoburg
#SaferJoburg
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Intel received leads
#JMPD
IIOC officers together with
@visiontactical
& SAICB to the recovery of a stolen vehicle, looted goods (Appliances, food & clothing) & 82x new bank cards with pin codes stolen during looting at Chris Hani Mall, Vosloorus.
#WeServeJoburg
#SaferJoburg
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Creating a clean environment for all who live, work & visit Joburg.
High-Density Multi-Disciplinary operation conducted by
#JMPD
officers in the JHB CBD, Hillbrow, Berea & Yeoville focused on City By-laws & Illegal Parking.
#JoburgWorks
#SaferJoburg
#SaferFestiveSeason
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