28 suspects taken off the streets thanks to great work by Yeoville police officers

Yeoville police officers arrested 28 suspects from 20 to 26 March.

The suspects were arrested for committing crimes ranging from assault to fraud and robbery.

They were arrested for the following:

• 1 for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm
• 7 for common assault
• 11 for driving under the influence of liquor or drugs
• 1 for theft
• 1 for malicious damage to property
• 1 for robbery
• 1 for attempted robbery
• 1 for fraud
• 1 for drug possession
• 3 for shoplifting.

“The suspects have appeared in different courts and some have paid their fines while others are out on bail and others remain in prison,” said spokesperson for Yeoville Police Station, Captain Sifiso Mabizela.

Details: Yeoville Police Station 011 487 5900.

Edited by Stacey Woensdregt

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