2 676 people in Mpumalanga arrested in Operation Festive Season
Offenders were arrested for various violations.
A strong start to Operation Festive Season in Mpumalanga
About 2 676 people have been arrested since the launch of Operation Festive Season in the province, Mpumalanga News reports.
Twenty seven people were apprehended for murder, 20 for rape, 277 for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, 961 for drug-related crimes, 223 for driving under the influence of alcohol, 220 for being in the country illegally, 105 for public violence, 62 for the possession of suspected stolen property, among others.
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The operation was launched in October to help ensure the public’s safety this festive season, and is being executed in conjunction with various stakeholders.
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