Johannesburg - The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) have shut down 10 churches found to be operating illegally.



Over 20 churches were raided in Yeoville on Sunday during a joint operation by the JMPD the SAPS.



Equipment and furniture worth approximately R500 000 was confiscated.



Wayne Minnaar, JMPD Spokesperson said a pound fee amounting to R3130 will have to be paid per church to get the items back.



Minnaar added that other traffic fines were also issued and fines given of R1000 to R1500 for contravening of emergency safety by-laws.

