A joint operation led by Gauteng legislation enforcement has resulted within the arrest of a suspect allegedly concerned within the manufacturing and possession of fraudulent paperwork in Essellen Park, Tembisa.
Faux Paperwork and Playing cards Seized
In keeping with Gauteng Division of Group Security, the operation concerned the Gauteng Visitors Police Excessive Precedence Crimes Unit, Gauteng Visitors Police Specialised Regulation Enforcement Unit (SLEU), SAPS Intelligence, Metro Police (M.D.O CI CIT), EMPD CLU Northern Area, and Gauteng Visitors Wardens SLEU (East and Central).
Officers acted on intelligence and focused a property the place suspects had been producing pretend paperwork.
Upon arrival, officers performed an in depth search of the premises.
They uncovered a big cache of fraudulent objects, together with varied inexperienced barcoded South African identification paperwork(ID), overseas nationwide identification paperwork, a number of South African driver’s licences, quite a lot of financial institution playing cards, and SASSA social grant playing cards.
Suspect Fails to Clarify Possession
The person discovered on the tackle was unable to supply a proof for the origin of the paperwork.
Regulation enforcement officers instantly positioned the suspect below arrest for possession of suspected stolen items.
The suspect will seem in court docket quickly. Additional investigations are below approach.
Public Urged to Stay Vigilant
Authorities have warned that the manufacturing of fraudulent paperwork fuels a variety of felony actions. They’ve urged the general public to report any suspicious operations.
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