Rabie Ridge Police Station released its crime statistics, including arrests, from 15 December to 15 January.
Police arrested 239 people for various crimes including:
- 7 for selling liquor without a licence
- 3 for public drinking
- 5 for possession of unlicensed firearm
- 4 for illegal gambling
- 5 for murder
- 80 for drunk driving
- 40 for assault
- 35 for drug possession
- 3 for attempted murder
- 4 for robbery
- 4 for theft
- 3 for fraud
- 1 for theft of a motor vehicle
- 5 for housebreaking and theft
- 3 for rape
- 12 for domestic violence
- 2 for contempt of court
- 1 for kidnapping
- 10 for malicious damage to property
- 2 for drug dealing
- 1 for hijacking
- 4 for possession of suspected stolen property
- 5 for reckless and negligent driving.
Police officers hoped that the high number of arrests would serve as a reminder to all criminals.
Details: Rabie Ridge Police Station 011 310 0410.
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