A joint operation involving SAPS, Metro Police, the Verulam Business Forum (VBF), and Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) led to the arrest of 23 suspects in Verulam’s Central Business District on Friday.

The operation, led by Colonel Stephen Strydom, Vispol Commander at SAPS Verulam, was supported by officers from Mooi River and Pietermaritzburg.

The suspects face various charges, including theft, drug dealing, and robbery.

Among those arrested was an undocumented foreign national.

Police also seized drugs, knives, and other dangerous weapons during the sweep.

This coordinated effort highlights the commitment of local law enforcement and community organizations to tackle crime in Verulam.