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A man was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning in Parow after being found in possession of 37 stolen bank cards, 17 mobile phones, and a fraudulent driving licence.
At around 02:00 on Sunday morning, March 16, traffic officers patrolling Voortrekker Road noticed a vehicle without number plates.
They stopped the driver and took him into custody after discovering he was using a fake driving licence.
While transporting the suspect’s vehicle to the Parow police station, an officer spotted a black bag on the passenger seat.
In the bag, they found 37 bank cards, 17 mobile phones, and over R17,000 in cash.
The driver was charged with fraud and the possession of suspected stolen goods. His vehicle was also impounded.
In addition to fraud charges, the suspect faces further legal action over his fake driving licence.
Over the past week, the Traffic Service made 40 arrests, including:
Officers also recorded 54,893 traffic violations, impounded 278 public transport vehicles, and executed 1,896 arrest warrants.
Meanwhile, Law Enforcement officers arrested 260 suspects and issued 8,554 fines, while Metro Police officers made 97 arrests and issued 4,533 fines for traffic and by-law violations.
The Public Emergency Communication Centre recorded 1,697 incidents, including:
Authorities continue to intensify enforcement efforts to crack down on crime and road offences in the region.
kim.kay@iol.co.za
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