Police have confirmed that seventeen people have been arrested after they were preparing to conduct prayers at a mosque in Retief Street, Pretoria West.
It’s understood the police’s Tactical Response Team (TRT) were conducting patrols around the area on Friday when they were alerted to a group of people allegedly contravening the Regulations of the Disaster Management Act.
Police say they responded to the complaint and found the group in the building ready to pray.
Spokesperson Brigadier Vish Naidoo says the men will be facing charges relating to the contravention the Regulations of the Disaster Management Act.
“The suspects are still in police custody as we await confirmation on their nationalities from the Department of Home Affairs. The suspects will be either be released on bail, issued with a fine or taken court on Tuesday depending on the outcome of the preliminary investigations.”
Faizel Patel
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