Police arrest more than 1000 suspects for various crimes in KZN
Police said high visibility operations are still ongoing in the province to maintain peace and stability.
KZN police arrested 1149 suspects for various crimes including murder, attempted murder, robberies, fraud, rape, possession of firearms, possession of drugs and possession of stolen property.
Police spokesperson, Capt Nqobile Gwala said multi-disciplinary operations were conducted across the province from August 16 to 22.
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“Teams consisting of police officers and other law enforcement agencies have been deployed across the province and they have worked tirelessly to maintain peace and stability in the province,” said Gwala.
According to the spokesperson, police arrested 13 people for murder, 16 for attempted murder, 47 for robberies, 37 for rape, 230 for assaults, 30 for burglary, 44 for malicious damage to property, 34 for theft, 124 for drug related offences and 40 for being in possession of stolen property.
“Police also seized 36 firearms during these operations, which included rifles, pistols and revolvers as well as 676 rounds of ammunition.
During police operation, Gwala reported that 35 stolen vehicle were recovered.
“Police officers also seized large quantities of drugs, alcohol, counterfeit goods and other items. All the arrested suspects briefly appeared at their respective magistrate’s courts across the province.”
She added that high visibility operations are still ongoing in the province.
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