According to the latest arrest statistics released by the Germiston Police Station, 84 suspects were arrested between August 6 and 13.
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The accused were arrested for various offences, including:
Possession of dagga: 13
Driving under the influence of alcohol: 27
Assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm: 4
Interfering with police duties: 2
Theft: 9
Shoplifting: 2
Malicious damage to property: 1
Exceeding speed limit: 2
Common robbery: 4
Dealing in drugs: 3
Reckless and negligent driving: 1
Sexual assault: 1
Common assault: 4
Possession of drugs: 4
Use of vehicle without the owner’s permission: 2
House break-in: 2
Dealing in liquor without a licence: 1
Theft out of a motor vehicle: 1
Possession of suspected house break-in implements: 1
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All of the arrested suspects appeared in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court where their cases were postponed for various reasons.
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