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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>An operation this week by the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) led to the discovery of a man’s body.<\/p>\n

The deceased was estimated to be between 20 and 30 years old.<\/p>\n

The body was discovered when officers conducted an operation to remove people illegally occupying a building owned by the City.<\/p>\n

EMPD spokesperson Kelebogile Thepa said officers from the Bronberg Precinct conducted a by-laws operation on Tuesday, which was focused on abandoned buildings in the Crystal Park area.<\/p>\n

“Members came across two men, aged 20 and 30, and a woman in her 20s, residing in a building situated on Strathmore Street, where entry was gained by breaking the locks open.<\/p>\n

“The trio were immediately removed from the building and issued with a warning that legal proceedings would be instituted against them should the trespassing be repeated,” Thepa said.<\/p>\n

Thepa added:<\/p>\n

Thepa said that, among other by-law operations held in the Springs area, officers visited several scrapyards and businesses to check for valid permits and overall compliance.<\/p>\n

“Numerous goods were confiscated from operators who failed to meet compliance standards, as well as from operators in possession of invalid or expired permits.<\/p>\n

“This is an ongoing operation. The EMPD urges businesses to comply with by-laws to avoid finding themselves on the wrong side of the law,” Thepa said.<\/p>\n

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