Four alleged construction mafia members were arrested on Monday for disrupting operations at the Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital construction site in Tshwane.
According to police, the suspects face charges of extortion, assault and intimidation.
Police spokesperson Capt Johan van Dyk said investigations found the suspects disrupted operations at the hospital construction site where an oncology unit is being built.
“The suspects allegedly halted construction by preventing trucks from delivering building materials. They are also accused of assaulting the site manager, issuing threats and making unreasonable demands,” Van Dyk said.
Investigations are under way to determine whether the suspects are connected to other criminal activities.
He urged the public to report extortion-related incidents on the hotline 0800 911 011.
Tshwane police district commissioner Maj-Gen Samuel Thine commended the arrests and reiterated that such crimes will be dealt with firmly to ensure critical services remain accessible to the community.
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